Neighborhoods
| Geography/Population | Spanning over 42 miles, Elk Grove has a population density of 4,313 people per square mile |
| 2022 Population | 181,291 |
| Median Income | $93,780 |
| Mean Travel Time to Work | 32 minutes |
Things To Do
Whether you're looking for arts and culture, outdoor adventure, local events and festivals, shopping, or exploring the diverse dining options in the area, there is an abundance of things to keep you busy in Elk Grove.
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Elk Grove is an up-and-coming location for some of the state’s boutique wineries and microbreweries. Wet your palette and indulge in the local hops and spirits with our Beer & Wine Trail Pass. We promise, it’s a great way to meet people and explore your new city.
We might be known as the first city to incorporate in California during the 21st century (July 2000), but our history goes far beyond that. Take the self-guided Old Town Walking Tour and discover the heart of our great city and the history of our community.
Getting Around
Education
Located less than 30 minutes from some of Northern California's most prestigious colleges and universities and home to one of the state's largest school districts, Elk Grove is a hub for all levels of education in California.
Elk Grove Unified School District
Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD) is a top-performing school district and is nationally recognized as a leader in progressive education. With 68 schools covering 320 square miles, the district is currently the largest district in Northern California and the fifth largest in the state. Serving a diverse student population, the district offers a welcoming environment that supports both the academic success and the social/emotional wellness of every student. If you’re relocating to provide a quality education for your children, you’ve come to the right place.
Elk Grove Unified School District
Cosumnes River College
Allowing students to pursue an associate degree or certificate or to prepare them for a four-year university, this public community college opened in 1970 and is one of the most diverse two-year public colleges in the country. As of fall 2018, Cosumnes River College had an enrollment of 14,439 students, 62.4% of which were under the age of 25 and 10.4% over the age of 39. Cosumnes River College consists of a 180-acre main campus is located just south of Sacramento (approximately 10 minutes from Elk Grove's city center) and a satellite education center located in southern Elk Grove near Elk Grove Regional Park, whose facilities include a computer lab, study rooms, tutoring and counseling services, a Reading and Writing Center, Math Center and more.
California Northstate University
Dedicated to advancing "the science and art of healthcare," California Northstate University is a private medical school born from the successful launch of the College of Pharmacy in 2008. In addition to Pharmacy, the University provides comprehensive medical education in Dentistry, Medicine, and Psychology, as well as Undergraduate, Graduate, and Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate studies. The University's main campus is located in west Elk Grove, just off the I-5 Freeway, with another location nearby in Rancho Cordova. Recently, the University announced plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art, 750,000-square-foot medical center and teaching hospital in Sacramento — dubbed the Healthcare Zone.
California Northstate University
Nearby Universities
In addition to Consumes River College and California Northstate University, Elk Grove is conveniently located and just a short drive from the campuses of major colleges and universities, most notably Sacramento State and the University of the Pacific.
Ranked as the 4th most diverse university in the west by U.S. News & World Report in 2021 and one of the top U.S. colleges by Money Magazine, Sacramento State — part of California State University — welcomes nearly 32,000 students who pursue 151 bachelor's degrees, 69 master's degrees, 29 teaching credentials or 5 doctoral degrees offered through the school's academic programs. The verdant, 300+ acre main campus is located in east Sacramento, approximately 20 minutes from Elk Grove.
The main campus of the University of the Pacific is located approximately 45 minutes to the south of Elk Grove in Stockton, California, with graduate campuses in nearby Sacramento and San Francisco. The University ranks #1 in career earning for low-income students (per the Georgetown University Center on Education & the Workforce) and offers over 80 undergraduate areas of study that span nine schools and colleges, including the School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Conservatory of Music — the first conservatory of music on the west coast. In 2021, Pacific welcomed over 6,000 graduate and undergraduate students (nearly 4,500 at the Stockton campus alone). Notable alumni include Super Bowl-winning football head coach Pete Carroll and two-time Olympic gold medalist, Brad Schumacher.
Safety
Is Elk Grove a safe place to live? It's one of the 50 safest cities in California! Crime in Elk Grove is 39% below the California average and 32% below the national average with 44% less violent crime than the U.S. average. City services include an outstanding police department, animal care services unit and a first-rate public transportation system.
