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Rancho Cordova.
About
Life in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova is a solidly middle-class suburb that's genuinely family-friendly without feeling sterile. The median household income of $89,000 puts it in reasonable territory for the Sacramento region, though homes still run $480,000 on average and rent hits around $1,800 a month—not cheap, but more affordable than many California metros. You'll experience hot, dry summers hitting the low 90s and mild winters with most rain concentrated December through March—it's genuinely pleasant spring weather, though those summer months require air conditioning.
Rancho Cordova at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Foreign-Born
26.5%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+10.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Rancho Cordova: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rancho Cordova, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (14.9%), and 13.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
12.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
50.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
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 12% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Rancho Cordova
In Rancho Cordova, rent runs 12% below the CA average, and home values are 35% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,888
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $528,888 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Rancho Cordova and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova 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
Commute26.7 min avg
How Rancho Cordova residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rancho Cordova, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 62% 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
- 88 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 54% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rancho Cordova runs 54% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
506.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,655.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova, 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.
224 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 Rancho Cordova, 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
Rancho Cordova 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
20.7"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
VA N California Healthcare System
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Carmichael
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Sacramento
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 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.
Education19.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova's student/teacher ratio is 19.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
25
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Rancho Cordova
Chamberlain University-California
Private for-profit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $22,465 · 90% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
Private for-profit · 2-year · 224 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $43,313 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (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 · 14,023 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 23% graduate · median earnings $46,541 (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 for-profit · 2-year · 649 students · 55% graduate · median earnings $47,699 (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, 55 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rancho Cordova
Rancho Cordova has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (55 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
55 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
67 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
76 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
82 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
83 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
85 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
85 mi awayCities Near Rancho Cordova
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Rancho Cordova FAQ
Is Rancho Cordova, California affordable?⌄
Rancho Cordova's median rent is $1,787/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $89,585/year. Median home value is $477,600.
Is Rancho Cordova, California safe?⌄
Rancho Cordova's violent crime rate was 507 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1656 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rancho Cordova, California?⌄
Rancho Cordova has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rancho Cordova, California?⌄
The cost of living in Rancho Cordova is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,787/month and median household income is $89,585/year. The median home value is $477,600. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rancho Cordova, California?⌄
The average commute in Rancho Cordova is 27 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