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Elk Grove, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Elk Grove, 63% lower than the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $125,924 and the median home value is $630,100. Population: about 179,155 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Elk Grove?
Elk Grove police recorded 297 violent crimes in 2025, or 1.6 for every 1,000 residents. That is 63% lower than the California rate (4.3), and 51% lower than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 8 murders. There were also 2,208 property crimes, a rate of 12.0 per 1,000. Compared with 2021, when 68 were reported, the count is up 337%.
| Offense (2025) | Elk Grove count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 297 | 1.6 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 8 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 29 | 0.16 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 88 | 0.48 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 172 | 0.93 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,208 | 12.0 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 187 | 1.0 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,883 | 10.2 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 138 | 0.75 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Elk Grove changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 68 | 387 | 0 |
| 2022 | 368 | 2,417 | 1 |
| 2023 | 338 | 2,161 | 1 |
| 2024 | 341 | 2,250 | 3 |
| 2025 | 297 | 2,208 | 8 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Elk Grove Police Department's own reports.
How does Elk Grove compare with California?
Households in Elk Grove have a median income of $125,924 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $630,100 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,262 a month. About 179,155 people live on 43 square miles of land, roughly 4,205 per square mile. The city lies in Sacramento County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Elk Grove | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 179,155 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $125,924 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $630,100 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,262 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.4% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.9% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 73.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.4 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Elk Grove?
Sacramento County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Elk Grove?
No highway work zones were listed in Elk Grove city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Elk Grove?
Federal school lists place 38 public and 6 private schools within Elk Grove. 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: 8 state parks or recreation areas: Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park, Governor's Mansion State Historic Park, Lake Natoma State Recreation Area, Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park and Old Sacramento State Historic Park and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Elk Grove
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Elk Grove city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Sportsman's Warehouse #259 (Elk Grove).
Liquor stores
15 liquor stores are on the map inside the Elk Grove city limits: Bevmo (Elk Grove), Bond Market (Elk Grove), Bottles Up (Elk Grove), Elk Grove Discount Wine & Liquor (Elk Grove), Laguna Liquor Mart (Elk Grove), Laguna Mart (Elk Grove), Lucky Liquor (Elk Grove), Old Town Liquor (Elk Grove) and 7 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Elk Grove city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Elk Grove?
In 2025, Elk Grove had 1.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (297 reported), 63% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 12.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Elk Grove?
$125,924 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Elk Grove?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $630,100 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Elk Grove?
Sacramento County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Florin, CA (5 mi) · Sacramento, CA (11 mi) · Arden-Arcade, CA (13 mi) · West Sacramento, CA (13 mi) · Rancho Cordova, CA (14 mi) · Carmichael, CA (15 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Sacramento County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Elk Grove city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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