Cost of Living in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove has a population of about 179,155. The median household income is $125,924, median gross rent is $2,262/month, and the median home value is $630,100. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Elk Grove expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Elk Grove is 37% above the national median and home values are 68% above the national median. Household income here is 50% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 22% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Elk Grove?
The median gross rent in Elk Grove, California is $2,262 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Elk Grove?
The median owner-occupied home value in Elk Grove is $630,100 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Elk Grove?
The median household income in Elk Grove is $125,924 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.