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Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California, and sixth-largest city in California. It is positioned at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River. Sacramento offers a range of exciting, educational and historic attractions sure to entertain all. Governor's Mansion, Railroad Museum's and historic Old Sacramento are few of Sacramento’s many landmark attractions, so if you like history, warm sunny days and river fishing, welcome to Sacramento where there are some prime long-term apartments for rent and tenants are moving in every day.
| Population | 484,530 |
| Median Age | 34.2 |
| Poverty Rate | 21% |
| Median Income (Household) | $52,071 |
| Number Of Employees | 210,093 |
| Median Property Value | $259,400 |
City Overview
In spite of military base closures and the decline of agricultural food processing, Sacramento has continued to experience population growth in recent years. Primary sources of population growth are an influx of residents from the nearby San Francisco Bay Area, as well as immigration from Asia and Latin America. An abundance of parks more trees per capita than any city in the world makes a charming city to visit and live.
Business & Economy
The Sacramento economy is on the upswing, with a stable government and healthcare industries and a growing tech sector. Among the many companies based in Sacramento, Sutter Health, Blue Diamond Growers, Aerojet, Teichert, and the McClatchy Company are the most prominent. As of 2012, the top employers were the State of California, Sacramento County, UC Davis Health System, Dignity Health, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health.
Wage by Common Jobs
- 1. Elementary & middle school teachers$60,669
- 2. Secretaries & administrative assistants$44,501
- 3. Retail salespersons$44,018
- 4. Nursing, psychiatric, & home health aides$32,981
- 5. Cashiers$26,321
Employment by Occupations
Employment by Industries
Climate
Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate characterized by damp to wet, mild winters and hot, dry summers. Summer heat is often moderated by a sea breeze known as the "delta breeze" which comes through the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta from the San Francisco Bay, and temperatures cool down sharply at night. Fog can be an issue in Sacramento, with the Tule Fog season in December and January.
Demographics
Sacramento is one of the most LGBT friendly cities, it has 7th largest gay and lesbian population among major U.S. cities and third in California. The LGBT community comprises about 10 percent of the population.
Race & Ethnicity
Non-English Speakers
Education
Past year Sacramento, CA universities awarded around 31,195 degrees. Statistics show that the population of students in Sacramento, CA include 5,656 male students and 6,718 female students. Sacramento, CA offers private and public tuition with a median cost of $5,472 for private four-year colleges and $0 for in-state public four-year colleges. The largest university of this city is the California State University-Sacramento with the majority of graduates. The Sacramento City College and Cosumnes River College hold the second and the third place respectively. The share of the public colleges in Sacramento, CA is 51.5% and 48.5% go to the private colleges.
Universities
- 1. California State University-Sacramento6,740 graduates
- 2. Sacramento City College2,252 graduates
- 3. Cosumnes River College1,143 graduates
Public vs Private
- Public48.5%
- Private51.5%
Entertainment
There are several major theater venues for Sacramento. The Sacramento Convention Center Complex governs both the Community Center Theatre and Memorial Auditorium. The Wells Fargo Pavilion is the most recent addition in 2003. The Sacramento Ballet, Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sacramento Opera perform at the Community Center Theater. Sacramento is also home to the Sacramento French Film Festival, a cultural event held every year in July that features U.S. premiers of French films and classic masterpieces of French cinema.
Health and Safety
The age groups that most likely have the health care coverage in Sacramento, CA are 6-17 years old for men and 6-17 years old for women. Sacramento, CA offers a 80 primary care clinician to 1 patient ratio. Data records state that dentists ratio is 73 to 1, speaking of mental health doctors ratio, it’s 323 to 1 resident.
Clinician to Patient Ratios
| Primary Care | 1 to 80 |
| Dentists | 1 to 73 |
| Mental Health | 1 to 323 |
| Other | 1 to 50 |
Historical
Sacramento became a city through the efforts of the Swiss immigrant John Sutter, Sr., his son John Augustus Sutter, Jr., and James W. Marshall. Sacramento grew quickly thanks to the protection of Sutter's Fort, which was established by Sutter in 1839. During the California Gold Rush, Sacramento was a major distribution point, a commercial and agricultural center, and a terminus for wagon trains, stagecoaches, riverboats, the telegraph, the Pony Express, and the First Transcontinental Railroad.
Landmarks
There are plenty of landmarks and museums to visit in Sacramento. From Sutter’s Fort to California's State Capitol Building to Leland Stanford Mansion, Sacramento exudes history. Others include Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Cathedral Square, downtown, The Big Four Building in Old Sacramento and The Crocker Art Museum.
Transportation
The Sacramento region is served by several highways and freeways, connecting Sacramento with San Francisco in the west, and Reno in the east. U.S. Highway 50 also begins its eastern journey in West Sacramento, co-signed with Business 80, but then splits off and heads toward South Lake Tahoe as the El Dorado Freeway. A 2011 study by Walk Score ranked Sacramento 24th most walkable of fifty largest U.S. cities. Amtrak provides passenger rail service to the city of Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport is a public airport 10 miles northwest of downtown Sacramento, in Sacramento County, California.
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Housing Trends
Rent vs Own
- Rent47%
- Own53%
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Sacramento Neighborhoods
Downtown Sacramento
Center of business, entertainment, and culture, downtown Sacramento is a 66-block neighborhood hosting world-class museums, chef-driven restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife scene. The diverse population and businesses make it one of the most desired neighborhoods forduplexes and apartments for rent in Sacramento.
Old North Sacramento
As one of the older communities in Sacramento, Old North Sacramento is a touristy neighborhood with historic buildings and middle classes residents. The nearby Arden Fair Mall provides shopping opportunities for many retailers, and a few theaters and galleries in the neighborhood support a strong arts scene, perfect for those looking for apartments for rent in Sacramento.
East Sacramento
The peaceful East Sacramento neighborhood, which locals call East Sac, sits east of downtown Sacramento. President Ronald Reagan once inhabited the historic neighborhood, an attractive, tree-lined district of grand homes that often star in movie scenes. Popular areas for rental accommodations include blocks close to California State University, Sacramento, and the lively McKinley Park community.
North Sacramento
The North Sacramento community encompasses many smaller neighborhoods, with a diverse population consisting of middle and working class families. American River is a great place for weekend recreation of boating and fishing. The 302-acre Discovery Park is located in this area of Sacramento, featuring a 32-mile bike trail, ball fields, picnic areas, archery range, fishing and boat launches.
Campus Commons
Today Campus Commons contains 1,160 single-family duplexes or attached houses, and two lakes, clubhouse facilities, swimming pools, spas, and tennis courts. Living in Campus Commons also means you get nightly security.
Del Dayo
Dal Day is known for its good schools. Located in the San Juan Unified School District, Del Dayo is affiliated with many of Sacramento’s preferred public schools. While both Arden Middle School and Rio Americano High School have excellent Great Schools ratings of 8 (out of 10), Del Dayo Elementary touts a highly praiseworthy score of 9. The neighborhood also is close to first-rate private schools, including Jesuit High School and St. Ignatius Parish School.