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Living in
Foothill Farms.
Foothill Farms is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Foothill Farms
Living in Foothill Farms means being part of a dense, working-class Sacramento suburb with real diversity and a family-oriented feel—about 37% of households have children. The job market is solid with unemployment under 5%, though most work is concentrated in Sacramento proper, which means a typical 28-minute commute. This is a car-dependent area—it's all urban sprawl, no walkable downtown—so you'll be driving for groceries, schools, and entertainment.
Foothill Farms at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Foreign-Born
27.2%
Broadband Internet
93.3%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.2% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Foothill Farms: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Foothill Farms, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (18.8%), and 14.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.0%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.2%
of households
Married Couples
42.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
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 17% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Foothill Farms
In Foothill Farms, rent runs 17% below the CA average, and home values are 44% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,181
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Foothill Farms and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sacramento County, which includes Foothill Farms, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Foothill Farms: Sacramento County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sacramento County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Foothill Farms is about 2% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Foothill Farms 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
Commute28.3 min avg
How Foothill Farms residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Foothill Farms, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 92 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 44% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, which covers Foothill Farms, runs 44% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
473.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,357.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Sacramento County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Foothill Farms, 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.
229 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sacramento County, county-wide
Foothill Farms is about 2% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sacramento County, which includes Foothill Farms, 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
Foothill Farms is about 2% of Sacramento County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Foothill Farms 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
20.9"
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 Foothill Farms
Uninsured
4.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Foothill Farms's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.3 mi away · Carmichael
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Sacramento
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Sacramento
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.
Education23.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Foothill Farms
Foothill Farms's student/teacher ratio is 23.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Foothill Farms (within 15 miles)
California State University-Sacramento
9.3 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 · 17,657 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 19% graduate · median earnings $45,109 (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)
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, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Foothill Farms
Foothill Farms has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
57 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
64 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
70 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
77 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
83 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
84 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
86 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayCities Near Foothill Farms
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Foothill Farms?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Foothill Farms FAQ
Is Foothill Farms, California affordable?⌄
Foothill Farms's median rent is $1,695/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $68,260/year. Median home value is $414,000.
Is Foothill Farms, California safe?⌄
Foothill Farms is policed by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 473 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1357 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Foothill Farms, California?⌄
Sacramento County, which includes Foothill Farms, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Foothill Farms, California?⌄
The cost of living in Foothill Farms is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,695/month and median household income is $68,260/year. The median home value is $414,000. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Foothill Farms, California?⌄
The average commute in Foothill Farms 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