Citrus Heights, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65.5

D

out of 100

Overview

Citrus Heights is a California city with a population of approximately 86,239, part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $476,900. Median household income is $75,022.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 86,239 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $476,900 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $75,022 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.6 minutes
  • Part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

86,239

Source: Census ACS

$476,900

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$75,022

Source: Census ACS

27.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

132 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Sacramento County (county-level results)

58%
38%
Democrat 381,564
Republican 252,140
Leans D+19.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 43.1/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 43.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 50/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65.5

Location

Citrus Heights, CA (38.6946, -121.2692)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.