Living in West Sacramento
West Sacramento is a large place in California, United States, home to 52,721 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are students (top 10%, #198 of 2,119), business owners (top 23%, #2,703 of 12,111), early retirees (top 25%, #2,668 of 10,762).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Sacramento
- It is part of Greater Sacramento, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 28 min and sets around 1:49; in late June it sets around 5:34.
How West Sacramento 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 | 43 | #7,462 of 11,898 | #286 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 22 | #8,653 of 9,771 | #221 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #6,305 of 8,006 | #185 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 42 | #4,437 of 6,237 | #176 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #3,852 of 9,474 | #369 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,660 of 9,474 | #302 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,668 of 10,762 | #308 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 51 | #2,781 of 4,537 | #350 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #2,615 of 4,444 | #345 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 59 | #2,016 of 3,053 | #316 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 54 | #4,893 of 7,271 | #252 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 69 | #2,056 of 6,227 | #253 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 54 | #2,382 of 3,933 | #342 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #198 of 2,119 | #17 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,863 of 8,006 | #170 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 18 | #11,254 of 12,111 | #345 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 48 | #2,572 of 4,114 | #364 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 64 | #2,690 of 7,271 | #337 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 65 | #2,793 of 9,474 | #261 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 19 | #17,125 of 18,063 | #643 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 | #15,974 of 16,523 | #918 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 2 | #17,737 of 18,063 | #796 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #4,595 of 16,523 | #460 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #3,012 of 21,167 | #354 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,844 of 12,111 | #244 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 67 | #2,703 of 12,111 | #295 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 50 | #2,303 of 4,750 | #302 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Sacramento 3 km
- Fruitridge Pocket 8 km
- Parkway 11 km
- Arden-Arcade 13 km
- Florin 14 km
- Rio Linda 14 km
- Rosemont (California) 15 km
- La Riviera 15 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.