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Sacramento, California's capital city, is a vibrant, diverse metropolis with nearly 2 million acres of farmland. Known as the 'Almond Capital of the World' and 'America's Farm-to-Fork Capital,' Sacramento offers a unique blend of rural charm and urban excitement. Home to the Sacramento Kings, the city is also a hub for higher education, thanks to institutions like California State University. With its stunning vistas along the Sacramento River and an ideal location 96 miles from the ocean and 117 miles from Lake Tahoe, Sacramento is an attractive place to live.
LGI Homes is building new homes in exceptional neighborhoods throughout the Sacramento area. Our new construction homes in Sacramento offer unparalleled value, modern features and designer upgrades at no additional cost for homebuyers. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Sacramento's vibrant community!
Continue reading for answers to frequently asked questions about our homes, community and the area.
Yes, Sacramento is the capital city of California.
Sacramento, located in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, where the Sacramento and American Rivers converge, is approximately 90 miles northeast of San Francisco and the Bay Area, accessible via I-80 West. The city's latitude and longitude coordinates are 38.575764°,- 121.478851 °.
Sacramento was incorporated on February 27, 1850, as the capital of California, following the Sacramento Constitutional Convention of 1879. The city was founded in 1848 by Samuel Brannan and John Augustus Sutter, Jr.
According to recent U.S. census data, Sacramento is the fastest-growing big city in California. While other cities, such as San Francisco, have experienced a population decline of around 7% since 2020, Sacramento County has a population of 1.6 million. The Sacramento metropolitan area has an estimated population of 2.4 million, with a growth rate of approximately 1.33% from 2024 to 2025.
A vibrant mix of industries bolsters Sacramento's economy, including agriculture, healthcare, education, technology, clean energy and construction.
Large employers in the Sacramento region include Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente, Mercy General Hospital, tech firm Intel, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), and educational institutions such as UC Davis and California State University, Sacramento.
Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Temperatures in the summer typically peak around 93°F in July, while winter lows can drop to 40°F in December.
Sacramento offers numerous family-friendly activities, including the Sacramento Zoo, the California State Railroad Museum, biking on the American River Bike Trail, Discovery Park, and hiking in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Yes, Sacramento is home to the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Sacramento Republic FC, a team in the United Soccer League (USL) aiming to join Major League Soccer (MLS). The Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB) are currently playing in West Sacramento, pending their move to Las Vegas.
Sacramento is located in north-central California, providing easy access to the Napa Valley region and major cities such as San Francisco, Oakland, Modesto, Lake Tahoe, Roseville, and San Jose, all within a few hours' drive.
According to Nerdwallet, Sacramento is one of the most affordable large cities on the West Coast. The cost of living in Sacramento is 31% lower than the cost of living in San Jose, 44% lower than in San Francisco, 25% lower than in Los Angeles, 20% lower than in San Diego, 1% lower than in Portland and 23% lower than the cost of living in Seattle.
LGI Homes ensure superior quality in its Sacramento properties by implementing building practices exceeding industry standards and using an effective move-in-ready homebuilding process. Our design and construction teams plan every home's start, construction and delivery before the building begins. This streamlined building process allows optimal management of subcontractors and delivery of building materials. This process reduces unknown variables, making it easy for every professional involved in the building process to focus on quality and craftsmanship. Each house has a structural warranty and other shorter-term warranties for appliances and other add-ons, giving homebuyers added peace of mind.
LGI Homes offers a diverse range of new homes in Sacramento, including single-family detached homes for individuals and families, as well as active adult homes for buyers 55 and older. Our active adult homes are one-story, with two- and three-bedroom open floor plans. Our single-family homes are available in one- and two-story designs, featuring spacious rooms, open layouts, and floor plans with three, four, and five bedrooms. Every LGI home is ready-built and includes our CompleteHome or CompleteHome Plus package, featuring designer upgrades, chef-ready kitchens, and integrated technology at no additional cost.
Scheduling a tour of a new LGI home or community in Sacramento is simple. Each community has a phone number and a "Request Information" button on its webpage. By contacting the community directly, you can arrange a visit promptly. If you choose to request information instead, an LGI Homes representative will contact you as soon as possible to answer your questions and invite you to tour the community.
The Sacramento real estate market is competitive, with year-over-year home prices decreasing, yet homes are selling quickly. At the end of June 2025, the median sales price of homes in Sacramento was $489,900, roughly 6% less than home prices at the same time last year. Most homes sell for the asking price and sell within 21 days.
According to Travelmath, Sacramento is 82 miles from Oakland, 87 miles from San Francisco and the Bay Area, 121 miles from San Jose, 187 miles from Monterey, 383 miles from Beverly Hills, 378 miles from Hollywood, 384 miles from Los Angeles, 410 miles from Anaheim, 439 miles from Riverside, 504 miles from San Diego, 564 miles from Las Vegas, NV, 580 miles from Portland, OR, 588 miles from Vancouver, WA, 652 miles from Salt Lake City, UT, 752 miles from Seattle, WA and 755 miles from Phoenix, AZ by car.
We sell move-in-ready homes and have a simple homebuying process. Sacramento homebuyers can usually move into their new LGI home 30 to 45 days after finalizing their financing paperwork. Our representatives keep homebuyers informed throughout their journey.
Every LGI home comes with a structural warranty, manufacturer warranties on home systems and appliances and a 12-month workmanship warranty.
Many residents claim that Sacramento's public transportation system is affordable, with services that extend to suburban and rural areas. The city offers traditional buses, express commuter buses (for suburban areas), light rail, paratransit and shuttle services. Uber and Lyft also serve Sacramento.
