The Town FilesCitrus Heights, California
City in Sacramento County · population 87,583 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $454,600
- Household income
- $82,314
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 38.7
Citrus Heights is a city of 87,583 people in Sacramento County, California. The median home is worth $454,600, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks more vibrant than 86% of California towns, more walkable than 81% of California towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of California towns.
How Citrus Heights ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Citrus Heights is worth $454,600, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $82,314, which is more affordable than 67% of California towns. Median rent is $1,827 a month. 60.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Citrus Heights | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $454,600 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,827 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $82,314 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.7% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Citrus Heights
| People | Citrus Heights | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.6% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.8% | — |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 93.3% |
Weather in Citrus Heights
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 41.1°F. About 19.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Citrus Heights since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 7, 1978 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 24, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on October 2, 2016.
Severe weather in Sacramento County since 1996
Sacramento County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4482: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Sacramento County
Sacramento County had 726,937 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,125 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Citrus Heights itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Citrus Heights
12 public schools with 5,675 students, about 21.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Verde High | 9-12 | 881 | 19.6 |
| Sylvan Middle | 6-8 | 627 | 22.4 |
| San Juan High | 9-12 | 570 | 16.3 |
| Kingswood K-8 | K-8 | 555 | 21.3 |
| Lichen K-8 | K-8 | 487 | 20.3 |
| Carriage Drive Elementary | K-6 | 425 | 25.0 |
| Woodside K-8 | K-8 | 420 | 21.0 |
| Skycrest Elementary | K-5 | 409 | 22.7 |
| Grand Oaks Elementary | K-5 | 336 | 25.8 |
| Arlington Heights Elementary | K-5 | 333 | 23.8 |
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | K-5 | 321 | 26.8 |
| Mariposa Avenue Elementary | K-5 | 311 | 23.9 |
Towns near Citrus Heights
- Foothill Farms, CA3.3 mi · 35,834 people · home $414,000
- Orangevale, CA3.5 mi · 35,569 people · home $565,100
- Fair Oaks, CA3.7 mi · 32,514 people · home $683,000
- Antelope, CA4.2 mi · 48,733 people · home $489,800
- North Highlands, CA4.8 mi · 49,327 people · home $367,600
- Carmichael, CA4.9 mi · 79,793 people · home $579,500
- Gold River, CA5.1 mi · 7,844 people · home $724,400
- Roseville, CA5.5 mi · 147,773 people · home $661,400
Citrus Heights questions
Is Citrus Heights, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Citrus Heights scores better for retirees than 29% of California towns and quieter than 25%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Citrus Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Citrus Heights is valued at $454,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,314, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,827 a month.
What is the weather like in Citrus Heights?
July highs average 94.4°F and January lows 41.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Citrus Heights get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Citrus Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 7, 1978. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)