7.3 out of 10

Elk Grove

38.416305196052 -121.375668401819
Great for
  • Schools
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Safe & Sound
  • Cost of Living
  • Eating Out
Not great for
  • Childcare
  • Pest Free
  • Public Transport
  • Lack of Traffic
  • Resale or Rental Value
Who lives here?
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Singles
  • Retirees
  • Students

Reviews

4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Peace & Quiet 3/5
  • Eating Out 3/5
  • Nightlife 1/5
  • Parks & Recreation 2/5
  • Parking 3/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 4/5
2yrs+

"A well to do, residential heavy city"

Elk Grove is a somewhat well to do, family-friendly neighborhood. It’s modest upper middle-class appeal compounded with its substantial amount of repetitive starter homes make for a neat, picket-fenced community. While not having much of a downtown area, the city still prospers. Homes range anywhere from $150,000 to $400,000 (with a large stock of affordable rental homes) and incomes averaging around $85,000.

In the past few years, the city has been blossoming with new business and residents alike. Charming locally-owned restaurants and diverse shops are fitted within pockets of the community. More specifically, numerous specialty shops offering unique gifts and clothing are located in Elk Grove while multiple shopping centers provide some of the most popular chain stores. Those who commute to work, can hop on either Highway 99 or Interstate 5 (both of which run north and south). The Sacramento International Airport’s proximity is also a big attribute. The airport makes for accessible long distance travel and provides most of the major airline carriers.

Although it doesn’t have much of a dominant commercial hub, the area still has plenty to offer. One of the main highlights of Elk Grove is the secluded Valley Hi Country Club. The resort is the source for weddings, receptions and business meetings while providing everything from lodging to a challenging 18-hole golf course. The city is also served by a handful of medical facilities big and small. The most notable of the community hospitals is Kaiser Permanente and UC Davis Medical Center.

Elk Grove’s school district is highly recognized in California. Every year, the Elk Grove Unified School District, is associated with the top schools in the state with Laguna Creek High School leading the charge (rated 4-out-of-5 stars on greatschools.org). Most locals agree that its success is one of the main reasons the city has become so prosperous.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees
  • Students
  • Trendy & Stylish
4/5 rating details
  • Neighborly Spirit 4/5
  • Safe & Sound 4/5
  • Clean & Green 5/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 5/5
  • Eating Out 4/5
  • Nightlife 4/5
  • Parks & Recreation 5/5
  • Shopping Options 5/5
  • Gym & Fitness 5/5
  • Internet Access 4/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Cost of Living 4/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Public Transport 3/5
  • Medical Facilities 3/5
  • Schools 4/5
  • Childcare 3/5
2yrs+

"pleasant town growing fast"

i really like living in elk grove. it is generally clean and my neighborhood is very quiet. my neighbors for the most part are friendly. i am known by name at all the local grocery stores that i frequent, so it has a nice community feel to it, and makes my shopping experience quite pleasant. there are lots and lots of parks for my kids, and plenty of shopping and eating, and also has teo movie theaters and a few gyms. i would deffinetly recommend this town for anyone looking for a nice place to live. it is on the move and growing bigger pretty fast. but everything is real nice.close to freeway access. pretty much in between the 99, and the I-5 so getting around is no problem.
Recommended for
  • Professionals
  • Singles
  • Families with kids
  • Retirees

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