Living in North Highlands
North Highlands is a large place in California, United States, home to 42,694 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 9%, #958 of 10,762), expat professionals (top 17%, #1,191 of 7,271), business owners (top 17%, #2,018 of 12,111).
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- It is part of Greater Sacramento, 15 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 27 min and sets around 1:48; in late June it sets around 5:34.
How North Highlands 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 | 49 | #5,882 of 11,898 | #149 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 27 | #7,606 of 9,771 | #39 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 36 | #5,852 of 8,006 | #105 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,202 of 6,237 | #133 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,085 of 9,474 | #228 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,926 of 9,474 | #143 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #958 of 10,762 | #130 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 63 | #1,220 of 4,537 | #174 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 66 | #1,158 of 4,444 | #179 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 70 | #971 of 3,053 | #165 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,551 of 7,271 | #20 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #1,942 of 6,227 | #241 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #941 of 3,933 | #176 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 61 | #1,596 of 2,119 | #229 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,421 of 8,006 | #82 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 25 | #9,979 of 12,111 | #61 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 66 | #943 of 4,114 | #168 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,191 of 7,271 | #144 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,086 of 9,474 | #215 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 16 | #17,389 of 18,063 | #722 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 | #15,988 of 16,523 | #924 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 8 | #17,262 of 18,063 | #571 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 75 | #781 of 16,523 | #75 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 77 | #727 of 21,167 | #105 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,537 of 12,111 | #225 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 70 | #2,018 of 12,111 | #202 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 57 | #1,356 of 4,750 | #206 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Foothill Farms 2 km
- Antelope (California) 4 km
- Rio Linda 7 km
- Citrus Heights 8 km
- Elverta 8 km
- Carmichael 9 km
- Arden-Arcade 9 km
- Fair Oaks (California) 10 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.