Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
27%
Placerville
Placerville, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,128
Population
10,738
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Bask in the possibilities of a centrally located small town
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Located halfway between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe, Placerville offers residents access to a bevy of adventure and activity. Placerville is surrounded by forests, mountains, and lakes as well as farms, wineries, vineyards, and orchards, which all contribute to Placerville’s beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities.
Placerville’s charming downtown area exudes the atmosphere of the Gold Rush era with a modern twist, complete with delectable restaurants, unique shops, historical landmarks, and special events. Both the metropolitan amenities of Sacramento and the recreational possibilities of South Lake Tahoe are about an hour’s drive from Placerville. San Francisco is just a two-hour drive away as well. Commuting and traveling from Placerville is simple with access to Highways 49 and 50.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,995
Average: $93,261
Education
2,842
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,113
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Placerville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Placerville, CA is $930 for a studio, $1,127 for one bedroom, $1,551 for two bedrooms, and $1,931 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Placerville has decreased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,127/month
558 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Placerville, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
402 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,511 Students
Sutter's Mill Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
201 Students
Public
Grades K-8
274 Students
Public
Grades K-5
392 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,511 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
431 Students
Public
Grades K-8
274 Students
Public
Grades K-8
363 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
117 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,511 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,135 Students
Public
Grades K-12
202 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
- Henningsen Lotus Park
Top Apartments in Placerville
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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.