City population: 35,334,000

Sacramento is the fifth largest city in California and is also the capitol. A Spanish explorer discovered the Sacramento River and valley around 1806. After the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill, Sacramento’s population exploded. Today, Sacramento’s estimated population is 35,334,00.

Many elementary schools in the Sacramento City Unified School district have been recognized as "Distinguished Elementary Schools" by the California Department of Education. In total, eleven elementary schools and nine middle or high schools in Sacramento County have been recognized as “Distinguished Schools.”

The median family income in Sacramento is slightly more than $44,000 a year, which is just under the California state average and under the national average.

Sacramento was a finalist in the National Civic Leagues prestigious, “All-American City Award.”

Sacramento’s high temperatures range between 55 and 95 degrees with low temperatures ranging between 41 to 61 degrees.

The City of Sacramento is known for being one of California's most affordable cities. Sacramento offers a wide variety of housing choices and prices. Over 70% of Sacramento real estate consists of single unit structures.