Sacramento City

Most of Elk Grove has been built in the last 15 years. New homes, office buildings, restaurants, and shopping centers are being added to Elk Grove continually. Employment, shopping destinations, and recreational opportunities are short distances from residential areas.

Elk Grove provides ample recreational opportunities. Via bicycle paths and lanes, you can reach anywhere in town or even take a bicycle trip along the American River all the way to Sacramento.

Elk Grove has adjacent access to two popular lakes, Lake Natoma and Elk Grove Lake. Lake Natoma is great for kayaking, canoeing, or fishing. Along with fishing and swimming, Elk Grove Lake provides opportunity for water sports including waterskiing, jet skis, and sailing. The Elk Grove Lake area also offers land-based recreation including picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, and camping.

Statistics for Elk Grove, CA

• Population (year 2000): 51,884
• Est. population in July 2004: 63,960 (+23.3% change)
• Males: 28,658 (55.2%)
• Females: 23,226 (44.8%)
• Elevation: 218 feet
• County: Sacramento
• Land area: 21.7 square miles
• Zip codes: 95630
• Median resident age: 35.9 years
• Median household income: $73,175 (year 2000)
• Median house value: $228,700 (year 2000)
• Races in Elk Grove:
  • White Non-Hispanic (74.2%)
  • Hispanic (9.5%)
  • Black (6.0%)
  • Other race (4.7%)
  • Two or more races (3.4%)
  • Asian Indian (2.2%)
  • Chinese (1.4%)
  • Filipino (1.4%)
  • American Indian (1.3%)
  • Japanese (0.6%)
  • Other Asian (0.5%)
  • Korean (0.5%)
  • Vietnamese (0.5%)

Related Links:

Elk Grove city site: http://www.folsom.ca.us/