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Best city for remote work? Elk Grove, CA

A
Score
63/100
Rank #26 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

For remote work, Elk Grove performs well when you care about broadband subscription and median household income. Overall, it’s above average in this set (#26 of 200). A common tradeoff is commute 45+ min share.

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Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why Elk Grove ranks here

  • Broadband subscription: 96% (6% higher than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Median household income: $122,229 (62% higher than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,838/mo (28% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Commute 45+ min share: 23% (103% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 38% (10% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
177,221
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 49%Female 51%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,838/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
19%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
96%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$122,229
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
38%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
23%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
38/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
96/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
54/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
77/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

9%
Less than HS
53%
HS / Some college
25%
Bachelor’s
13%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

19%
Work from home
81%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

96%
Broadband
4%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,838/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
96%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
19%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$122,229
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
38%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
23%

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FAQ

›What is Elk Grove’s remote work score and rank?
Elk Grove, CA scores A (63/100) and ranks #26 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Elk Grove city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Elk Grove, CA?
Population is about 177,221 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Elk Grove, CA?
About 49% male and 51% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in Elk Grove, CA?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,838/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in Elk Grove, CA?
Work-from-home share is 19% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in Elk Grove, CA?
Broadband subscription is 96% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Elk Grove, CA?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 9%, HS/some college 53%, bachelor’s 25%, advanced 13%.
›Where does this data come from for Elk Grove, CA?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).