North Highlands, California 

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Population

48,424

+9.6% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

7.4%

Cost of Living

112.6 / 100

Median Home Price

$297,700

Median Income

$55,616

Comfort Index (Climate)

8.4 / 7.2

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in North Highlands, California

North Highlands, CA is an unincorporated community in Sacramento County, California. Located just northeast of Sacramento city limits with a population of around 53,000 it offers plenty of amenities while still maintaining its small-town charm. There are four public schools in the area with nearby parks offering recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Capital city / suburban complex - Northern California, northern Central Valley at the base of the Sierra Nevada.
State: California
County: Sacramento County
Metro Area: Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metro Area
City: North Highlands
Zip Codes: 95660 95841
Cost of Living: 12.6% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 25 ft above sea level

Pros
Mild winters
Nearby recreation
Central location
Cons
Growth and sprawl
Rising cost of living
Summer heat

What Bert Has To Say About Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metro Area

Sacramento, the capital of California, has been a leading agricultural and transportation center for most of its history. In the past 15 years, as costs have escalated in California’s coastal cities, thousands have migrated to the area for its reduced cost of living and proximity to San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. Now, as a result, growth and traffic issues have become top-of-mind issues for the area. Downtown Sacramento is pleasant and attractive but somewhat lacking in entertainment and activities (aside from restored historic “Old Sacramento” riverfront downtown area). Most recent growth has occurred to the north, northeast, and south as typical California sprawl- freeways, strip malls, and endless developments of tightly packed homes. Job growth projections remain strong.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in North Highlands is 7.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. North Highlands jobs have increased by 1.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, North Highlands's cost of living is 12.6% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare North Highlands's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in North Highlands, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Sacramento county remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 61.4% to 36.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
North Highlands's population is 48,424 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 11.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 26.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in North Highlands is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 3.4%.

SCHOOLS
North Highlands public schools spend $10,258 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 22.8 students per teacher in North Highlands. More Education



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Housing Market in North Highlands

It's a good time to buy in North Highlands. Home Appreciation is up 3.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in North Highlands is .

Reviews for North Highlands   1 Reviews
Thyroid cancer, anyone???? - 1/31/2012
During my Junior High and High School years, I lived off Elkhorn Blvd near Walerga Road. I attended Foothill High School and graduated in 1990. My best friend and I... Read More

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