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Rancho Cordova, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Rancho Cordova - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

80,656
Residents
$89,120
Median income
$451,400
Median home
$2,255
Median rent (state)

Rancho Cordova - the verdict

Rancho Cordova ranks in the 70th percentile for household income and the 22nd percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

70th
percentile, household income
81st
percentile, home value
89th
percentile, median rent
22nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Rancho Cordova, CA

California's Rancho Cordova is a small city, with 80,656 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Rancho Cordova households earn a median of $89,120 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.9%. Home values in Rancho Cordova run a median of $451,400, and the median resident age is 35.4 years. About 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 61.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 1,312 residential building permits were authorized in Rancho Cordova (Building Boom), up 134% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2537.6 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, near the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

California carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts California at 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $2,255 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts California's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

80,656 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$89,120 /yr

Poverty 7.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Rancho Cordova compare to other US cities?

Where Rancho Cordova sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 70% higher than other cities
Home value 81% pricier than other cities
Median rent 89% pricier than other cities
Safety 22% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to California alone, Rancho Cordova ranks #314 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Rancho Cordova's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in California, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

70thIncome percentile
22ndSafety percentile

70th percentile nationally for median household income · 22nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Rancho Cordova's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Rancho Cordova's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 36 Avg. percentile National median
Rancho Cordova's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Rancho Cordova's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$451,400 19th percentile more affordable than 19% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Rancho Cordova $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Rancho Cordova, CA Rancho Cordova, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rancho Cordova, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Rancho Cordova, CA median $89,120/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Rancho Cordova, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Rancho Cordova, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 31.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
80,656
Median Income
$89,120
Median Home Value
$451,400
Median Age
35.4
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Labor force participation
61.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2537.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
425.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2111.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
18
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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75,000 residents80,000 residents85,000 residents90,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 79,632 residents 87,554 residents ▲ +9.9%
Rancho Cordova's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
1,312
housing units authorized
Single-Family
1,161
detached homes
Multifamily
151
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
16.3
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 561
2020 572
2021 552
2022 767
2023 714
2024 1,312

Permit volume increased 134% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
65.6%
Carpool
11.1%
Public Transit
1.1%
Walk
1.4%
Work from Home
18.2%
Other
2.6%

Based on 36,661 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Rancho Cordova sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,255/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.1 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Lakewood
80,510 people
Alhambra
81,483 people
Perris
79,349 people
Folsom
82,140 people
Tustin
79,035 people
Upland
78,940 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rancho Cordova's 80,656 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Frederick, MD
80,617 people
Boynton Beach, FL
80,601 people
Homestead, FL
80,725 people
Somerville, MA
80,549 people
North Port, FL
80,512 people
Flint, MI
80,835 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rancho Cordova's $89,120 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Mandeville, LA
$89,122 median income
Shaw Heights, CO
$89,125 median income
Laurel Park, NC
$89,107 median income
Christine, ND
$89,107 median income
Norwood, PA
$89,135 median income
Shorewood, WI
$89,135 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rancho Cordova, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Rancho Cordova, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 51.2% 10.8% 14.5% 8.4% 13.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 21.3% White 51.2% Black or African American 10.8% Asian 14.5% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.8% Some other race 8.4% Two or more races 13.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Rancho Cordova compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Rancho Cordova (this city) 80,656 $89,120
Lakewood 80,510 $116,794
Alhambra 81,483 $85,189
Perris 79,349 $82,523
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rancho Cordova, CA?

What is the population of Rancho Cordova, CA? +

The population of Rancho Cordova, CA stands at 80,656 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rancho Cordova, CA? +

In Rancho Cordova, the typical household earns $89,120 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rancho Cordova? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rancho Cordova; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

Is Rancho Cordova, CA safe? +

Rancho Cordova has a total crime rate of 2537.6 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Rancho Cordova, CA? +

A typical home in Rancho Cordova is worth $451,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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