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Placerville.
About
Life in Placerville
Placerville is a community of 10,730 people in California. The median household income is $67,274, median rent runs about $1,229 per month, and median home values are around $473,100. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
Placerville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Placerville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Placerville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (58.1%), and 9.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.7%
of residents
65 and Older
24.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.0%
of households
Married Couples
33.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
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 39% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Placerville
In Placerville, rent runs 39% below the CA average, and home values are 36% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
63.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,563
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $525,042 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Placerville
Unemployment in El Dorado County, which includes Placerville, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Placerville: El Dorado County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
El Dorado County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Placerville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.1 min avg
How Placerville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Placerville, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 43 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 114 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 36% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Placerville runs 36% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
449.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,169.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Placerville Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 70 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
El Dorado County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In El Dorado County, which includes Placerville, the most common type is heavy snow, with 70 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 106 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 94 | Heavy Snow | $23,000 |
| 2022 | 82 | High Wind | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 81 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 66 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 61 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 58 | Heavy Snow | $220,000 |
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.
195 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
El Dorado County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in El Dorado County, which includes Placerville, is typically good — 320 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
320
per year
Moderate Days
44
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
El Dorado County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Placerville has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 7.01" |
| Feb | 59°F | 40°F | 6.50" |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 6.12" |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 2.84" |
| May | 77°F | 52°F | 1.65" |
| Jun | 86°F | 58°F | 0.41" |
| Jul | 93°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.07" |
| Sep | 87°F | 60°F | 0.24" |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 1.42" |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 3.05" |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.80" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Placerville
Placerville has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Marshall Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education22.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Placerville
Placerville's student/teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 81 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Placerville
Placerville has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (81 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
81 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayYosemite National Park
National Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Placerville
El Dorado County Law Library
550 Main St. Suite A, Placerville
El Dorado County Library
345 Fair Lane, Placerville
Cities Near Placerville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Placerville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Placerville FAQ
Is Placerville, California affordable?⌄
Placerville's median rent is $1,234/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,274/year. Median home value is $473,100.
Is Placerville, California safe?⌄
Placerville's violent crime rate was 449 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1170 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Placerville, California?⌄
El Dorado County, which includes Placerville, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Placerville, California?⌄
The cost of living in Placerville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,234/month and median household income is $67,274/year. The median home value is $473,100. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Placerville, California?⌄
The average commute in Placerville 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