Living in Elk Grove
Elk Grove is a city in California, United States, home to 166,913 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 7%, #321 of 4,750), car-free households (top 9%, #332 of 3,933), city lovers (top 11%, #413 of 4,114).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Elk Grove
- It is part of Greater Sacramento, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 29 min and sets around 1:48; in late June it sets around 5:33.
How Elk Grove ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 45 | #6,944 of 11,898 | #248 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #7,316 of 9,771 | #18 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 37 | #5,575 of 8,006 | #68 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,933 of 6,237 | #86 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,069 of 9,474 | #384 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,796 of 9,474 | #314 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,695 of 10,762 | #312 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #665 of 4,537 | #89 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #516 of 4,444 | #73 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #566 of 3,053 | #90 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,673 of 7,271 | #130 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #674 of 6,227 | #87 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #332 of 3,933 | #66 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 76 | #359 of 2,119 | #42 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 39 | #4,948 of 8,006 | #37 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 24 | #10,153 of 12,111 | #77 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 72 | #413 of 4,114 | #77 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 71 | #1,306 of 7,271 | #162 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 67 | #2,423 of 9,474 | #238 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #17,630 of 18,063 | #816 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #15,922 of 16,523 | #898 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 3 | #17,634 of 18,063 | #749 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 68 | #2,440 of 16,523 | #285 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #753 of 21,167 | #110 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,542 of 12,111 | #226 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 71 | #1,874 of 12,111 | #192 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #321 of 4,750 | #41 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Vineyard (California) 7 km
- Wilton (California) 9 km
- Florin 10 km
- Parkway 12 km
- Fruitridge Pocket 16 km
- Rosemont (California) 16 km
- La Riviera 18 km
- Galt 18 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.