Quality of life

We enjoy the best of everything. Start a family, enjoy the nightlife or have that white picket fence. No matter your lifestyle, you’ll get the most out of life in Greater Sacramento.

place to live in California

place for first-time homebuyers in California

95%

of residents would recommend moving here

Sources: Forbes, WalletHub, GSEC survey

Work life. Balance fun.

Greater Sacramento has something for everyone. In the heart of the region, nightlife and entertainment abound. Sports fans have multiple teams to root for, including the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, MLB’s Athletics, the Sacramento Republic FC professional soccer team and the River Cats, a Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. Foodies take advantage America’s Fark-to-Fork Capital, dining at Michelin-recognized restaurants and wine tasting at one of the region’s many wineries. For outdoor enthusiasts, opportunities are endless, including year-round recreation at Lake Tahoe; hundreds of miles of walking, hiking and biking trails and breathtaking rivers and lakes throughout the region.

#1

arena in the NBA

11

Michelin-recognized restaurants

250

days of sunshine per year

240+

wineries and breweries

22

museums

Sources: ESPN, Visit Sacramento, CBRE

Cost of living

From trendy urban apartments to expansive foothill homes, Greater Sacramento offers not only a variety of lifestyle options but also a lower cost of living than other top West Coast markets.

Diverse communities

Be more you

Greater Sacramento is a six-county region, spanning as far east as Lake Tahoe all the way West to the world-renowned university hub in Davis. The region encompasses 22,000 square miles and represents a population of more than 2.6 million.

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