Living in West Sacramento, CA
Suburb in California
West Sacramento is a suburb in California, home to about 54,000 people, with 2.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are a mix of apartments and houses.
Is West Sacramento a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 10 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Sunny: more sunshine and clearer skies than most places
- Low natural disaster risk: 7 federally declared disasters since 2000
- Easy flying: SMF is 10 mi away
👎 Cons
- Higher taxes: about $3,279 state income tax per resident, 0.9% property tax
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Fewer graduates: 34% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
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Key facts
Living in West Sacramento: common questions
What is the cost of living in West Sacramento?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $478k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,920 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 107, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in West Sacramento?
California collects about $3,279 in state income tax per resident, and homeowners here pay about 0.9% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is West Sacramento safe?
Violent crime is close to the national rate (1.0× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in West Sacramento?
West Sacramento has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 91°F.
Does West Sacramento get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is low, mainly from flooding and earthquakes: 7 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 0.23 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to West Sacramento?
The nearest major airport is SMF, about 10 mi away.
How West Sacramento scores
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