Townhouses for Sale in Elk Grove, CA

Top-Rated Schools in Elk Grove

Schools serving multiple Elk Grove listings, rated 7+ on a 10-point scale.

What buyers should know about Elk Grove

Elk Grove sits in that sweet spot south of Sacramento where you get suburban space without the premium tag of the capital itself. With around 300 listings and a median price near $660K, this market works well for families looking for newer construction (median home built in 2002, around 2,000 square feet) without maxing out their budget. The bones here are solid suburban: single-family homes dominate, though condos and land deals pop up regularly. You're looking at a dry climate with roughly 294 dry days a year, which means the outdoor living matters. The neighborhood options span Amberwood through Williamson Ranch, each with its own character but all feeling relatively accessible. This isn't a bidding war zone, though $585K to $760K will get you most of what's available. Folks who thrive here tend to value commutability to Sacramento, growing schools, and wine country proximity over walkability or urban energy. If you need dense nightlife or a trendy downtown, look elsewhere.

About Elk Grove

Elk Grove is a city in Sacramento County, California, United States. Located just south of the state capital of Sacramento, it is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. As of the 2020 Census, the population of the city was 176,124. A 2024 Census estimate puts the population of the city at 182,797. Elk Grove has many wineries, wine cellars, and vineyards. Elk Grove was the fastest-growing city in the U.S. between July 1, 2004, and July 1, 2005, and is also presently the second-largest city in Sacramento County by population. (Wikipedia)

Climate: Average year-round temperature is 63°F with 294 dry days per year and 27 inches of annual rainfall.