Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Citrus Heights
Citrus Heights, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,599
Population
87,309
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Find your place in the sunny-and-sweet Citrus Heights.
Suburb
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Sacramento
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Family-Friendly
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Park Space
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Outdoor Activities
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Citrus Heights earned its name honestly — a real estate agent renamed the area in 1910 after buying up the land and carving it into lots, and the sunny, tree-lined character has stuck ever since. Sitting about 14 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento, this city of roughly 87,000 strikes a balance between laid-back suburban living and easy access to everything the greater Sacramento region has to offer. Rusch Park, home to the Historic Rusch Home and Gardens, gives residents a green escape close to home, while Folsom Lake is just a short drive east for boating, hiking, and weekend adventures. Proximity to I-80 means Sacramento and Roseville are both within quick reach.
The rental market here features a solid mix of garden-style apartment communities, spacious townhomes, and single-story units with private outdoor space — options that are harder to come by closer to the city core. California State University, Sacramento is just a short commute away, adding an energetic academic presence to the area. Citrus Heights incorporated as its own city on January 1, 1997, making it one of Sacramento County's newer municipalities — a relatively young city with a well-established sense of community.
Explore the City
The Golden Oaks Neighborhood has Many Great Shopping Centers To Choose From
Citrus Town is a Thriving, Modern Shopping Experience in the Golden Oaks Neighborhood
With Ease of Access, the Golden Oaks Neighborhood is a Choice Place to Live
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,645
Average: $90,640
Education
19,224
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
43,724
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Citrus Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Citrus Heights, CA is $1,379 for a studio, $1,601 for one bedroom, $1,898 for two bedrooms, and $2,341 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Citrus Heights has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,601/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$2,388/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Citrus Heights, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
498 Students
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-5
348 Students
Public
Grades K-5
329 Students
Public
Grades K-8
546 Students
Public
Grades K-8
498 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
604 Students
Public
Grades K-8
546 Students
Public
Grades K-8
506 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
894 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
559 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jensen Botanical Gardens
- Lower Sunrise Recreational Area
- Sailor Bar County Park
- Rossmoor Bar County Park
- Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Sacramento International
Top Apartments in Citrus Heights
Houses for Rent in Citrus Heights
Property Management Companies in Citrus Heights, CA
Pacific Capital Management
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16
Communities
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1,858
Units
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9
Cities
6 Communities in Citrus Heights
JMK Investments, Inc.
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10
Communities
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1,810
Units
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3
Cities
5 Communities in Citrus Heights
BLVD Residential
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92
Communities
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7,900
Units
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33
Cities
4 Communities in Citrus Heights
The Ezralow Company/First Pointe Management
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24
Communities
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5,041
Units
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14
Cities
4 Communities in Citrus Heights
Vertus Properties, Inc.
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38
Communities
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3,187
Units
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15
Cities
3 Communities in Citrus Heights
Stonesfair Financial Corporation
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12
Communities
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1,494
Units
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6
Cities
3 Communities in Citrus Heights
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.