West Sacramento, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

West Sacramento is a California city with a population of approximately 55,842, part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $529,343. Median household income is $87,044.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 55,842 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $529,343 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $87,044 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.9 minutes
  • Part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

55,842

Source: Census ACS

$529,343

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$87,044

Source: Census ACS

23.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

137 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Yolo County (county-level results)

66%
30%
Democrat 61,405
Republican 27,844
Leans D+36.3

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 38.8/100

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

Income vs Housing 45.3/100

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

Commute Time 61.1/100

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

Crime 50/100

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

Walkability 39/100

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

Purchasing Power 44.9/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 67.8

Location

West Sacramento, CA (38.5924, -121.5264)
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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.