Placer County

CA · Pop. 150,927 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Placer County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 150,927.

$/Acre: $20,145

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 359 days

Broadband: 55%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 200.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.9%

Combined Sales Tax8.15%

Cost of Living Index128.9

Median Household Income$71,986

Poverty Rate9.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$20,145

Median Home Price$960K

Acres for Sale4498

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season359 days

Annual Rainfall71.7 inches

Avg Summer High72°F

Avg Winter Low54°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,810 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)340 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K551

Property Crime /100K765

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage55%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak