Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
27%
Rescue
Rescue, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,116
Population
5,089
Renter Mix
10% Rent
A peaceful reprieve in the Sierra Nevada foothills
Historic
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Secluded
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Scenic
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Quaint
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Rural
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Formerly known as Green Valley, Rescue is a tranquil community nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Residents enjoy a peaceful lifestyle in Rescue, along with easy access to an array of wineries and vineyards strewn throughout the surrounding area.
Rescue’s natural beauty is part of its allure, boasting close proximity to outdoor destinations such as Folsom Lake State Recreation Area, Apple Hill, and Cameron Park Country Club. Although Rescue may feel secluded, the community sits within a 40-minute drive of Sacramento and a 90-minute drive of Lake Tahoe, affording residents plenty of options for day trips and weekend getaways.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$134,839
Average: $164,285
Education
1,782
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,203
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rescue has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
32%
Other Education
68%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Rescue, CA is $1,117 for one bedroom, and $1,320 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rescue has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,117/month
700 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rescue, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Green Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
334 Students
Public
Grades K-5
519 Students
Public
Grades K-5
334 Students
Public
Grades K-5
519 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
470 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
470 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
- Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary
- Henningsen Lotus Park
- Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
- Cronan Ranch Regional Trails Park
Airports
- Sacramento International
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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.