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About
Life in Citrus Heights
If you're considering Citrus Heights, expect a typical suburban Sacramento experience—affordable compared to coastal California but not dirt cheap, with a median home price around $455,000 and median rent near $1,827. Summers get hot, regularly hitting 90+ degrees (73 days a year on average), so air conditioning is essential, but winters are genuinely mild and you'll get 268 sunny days annually. Schools are handled by the San Juan Unified School District, the ninth largest in California, serving over 10,000 students from the city with reasonable options across elementary through high school.
Citrus Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
15.8%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Citrus Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Citrus Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (23.5%), and 10.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
42.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Citrus Heights
In Citrus Heights, rent runs 10% below the CA average, and home values are 38% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,915
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $468,847 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Citrus Heights and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Citrus Heights is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Citrus Heights Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute28 min avg
How Citrus Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Citrus Heights, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 95 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 16% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Citrus Heights runs 16% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
380.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,950.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Citrus Heights Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sacramento County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sacramento County, which includes Citrus Heights, the most common type is flood, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 21 | Flood | $268.0M |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 29 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Drought | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Flood | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Heat | $110,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
227 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sacramento County, which includes Citrus Heights, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
162
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Citrus Heights has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
25.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
90
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
60
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 41°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 62°F | 44°F | 3.63" |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 2.82" |
| Apr | 74°F | 49°F | 1.44" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.86" |
| Jun | 89°F | 59°F | 0.21" |
| Jul | 94°F | 61°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 94°F | 61°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 89°F | 59°F | 0.15" |
| Oct | 79°F | 53°F | 0.93" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 1.78" |
| Dec | 56°F | 41°F | 3.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Citrus Heights
Uninsured
6.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Citrus Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Carmichael
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Roseville
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Roseville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights's student/teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Citrus Heights (within 15 miles)
California State University-Sacramento
11.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 28,350 students · in-state tuition $9,014 · 73% graduate · median earnings $69,014 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 25,621 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,544 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 14,122 students · in-state tuition $1,448 · 32% graduate · median earnings $48,499 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,414 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 24% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,294 students · in-state tuition $37,150 · 60% graduate · median earnings $60,855 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
13.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,214 students · 68% graduate · median earnings $53,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
60 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
67 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
79 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
86 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Citrus Heights
Sylvan Oaks Library
6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights
Cities Near Citrus Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Citrus Heights FAQ
Is Citrus Heights, California affordable?⌄
Citrus Heights's median rent is $1,827/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $82,314/year. Median home value is $454,600.
Is Citrus Heights, California safe?⌄
Citrus Heights's violent crime rate was 380 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1950 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Citrus Heights, California?⌄
Citrus Heights has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Citrus Heights, California?⌄
The cost of living in Citrus Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,827/month and median household income is $82,314/year. The median home value is $454,600. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Citrus Heights, California?⌄
The average commute in Citrus Heights is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from