Cost of Living in West Sacramento, CA

Population: 54,496 • 2026 Data

$90,791
Median Household Income
+17% vs national
$1,568
Median Monthly Rent
+16% vs national
$497,100
Median Home Value
+47% vs national
5.2%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in West Sacramento

The median home value in West Sacramento, CA is $497,100. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,568, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,801.

Rent-to-income ratio: 20.7%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in West Sacramento, CA is $90,791. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%, with a labor force of 28,456 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov