Electricity rates in West Sacramento, California
West Sacramento, CA ranks 43rd of 263 California cities for households without a vehicle (7.5%). West Sacramento, California has 54,496 residents in 19,074 households; 27.1% heat with electricity.
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West Sacramento on the map
Yolo County, with West Sacramento marked
Facts about West Sacramento
- Residents of West Sacramento, CA, ACS 2023
- 54,496167 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in West Sacramento, CA
- $90,791154 of 263 of those cities
- Households in West Sacramento, CA
- 19,0742.86 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in West Sacramento, CA
- 59.5%11,347 owners and 7,727 renter households
- Housing units in West Sacramento, CA
- 20,2821,208 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in West Sacramento, CA
- 27.1%5,165 of 19,074 homes
- Land area of West Sacramento, CA
- 21.5 sq mi2,538.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in West Sacramento, CA
- 2.1%at 503 kWh a month over the $90,791 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of West Sacramento, CA
- 7NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 12.8 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in West Sacramento, CA
- 19879,004 of 20,282 homes (44.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in West Sacramento, CA
- $497,100$1,568 gross rent a month, 3.79% of value a year
Electricity price since 2015 around West Sacramento
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. charged West Sacramento homes 17.57 ¢/kWh in 2015. West Sacramento: 31.70 ¢ in 2024, 80% up. West Sacramento: against 88% up for the California average.
West Sacramento: a 503 kWh month at that price. West Sacramento: $88 in 2015, $160 in 2024. West Sacramento: $1,914 a year, 2.1% of the $90,791 median income.
West Sacramento: 10 yearly prices
| Year | Pacific Gas & Electric Co., West Sacramento | West Sacramento: Gap to California average | West Sacramento: Gap to U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015, West Sacramento | 17.57 | +0.58 | +4.92 |
| 2016, West Sacramento | 19.46 | +2.07 | +6.91 |
| 2017, West Sacramento | 20.22 | +1.91 | +7.33 |
| 2018, West Sacramento | 20.37 | +1.53 | +7.50 |
| 2019, West Sacramento | 18.64 | -0.51 | +5.63 |
| 2020, West Sacramento | 19.70 | -0.75 | +6.55 |
| 2021, West Sacramento | 22.47 | -0.35 | +8.81 |
| 2022, West Sacramento | 24.66 | -1.18 | +9.62 |
| 2023, West Sacramento | 25.96 | -3.55 | +9.96 |
| 2024, West Sacramento | 31.70 | -0.27 | +15.22 |
West Sacramento, CA: EIA-861 home prices, 2015 to 2024, not a West Sacramento, CA price.
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Compare West Sacramento with nearby cities
| City near West Sacramento, CA | Distance from West Sacramento | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 54,496 | $90,791 | 1987 | $497,100 | 7 | 18.9% |
| Sacramento, CA | 4.4 mi east | 524,802 (+470,306) | $83,753 (-$7,038) | 1976 (-11 yr) | $484,600 (-$12,500) | 5 (-2) | 17.7% (-1.1 pts) |
| Florin, CA | 9.2 mi southeast | 49,536 (-4,960) | $66,323 (-$24,468) | 1984 (-3 yr) | $359,500 (-$137,600) | 5 (-2) | 9.4% (-9.5 pts) |
| Arden-Arcade, CA | 9.4 mi east | 96,319 (+41,823) | $71,767 (-$19,024) | 1966 (-21 yr) | $504,400 (+$7,300) | 5 (-2) | 16.2% (-2.6 pts) |
| Davis, CA | 10.2 mi west | 66,801 (+12,305) | $87,421 (-$3,370) | 1983 (-4 yr) | $829,000 (+$331,900) | 5 (-2) | 22.6% (+3.7 pts) |
| North Highlands, CA | 12.5 mi northeast | 47,900 (-6,596) | $65,090 (-$25,701) | 1970 (-17 yr) | $344,900 (-$152,200) | 7 (+0) | 12.0% (-6.9 pts) |
Who supplies West Sacramento
Yolo County lists 1 utility for West Sacramento, CA (54,496 residents): homes pay 31.70 cents per kWh, about $160 a month at 503 kWh, 2.1% of the $90,791 West Sacramento median income. Yolo County page.
Who lives in West Sacramento: income, cars, homes
In West Sacramento, CA, 1,440 households own no vehicle and 11,682 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In West Sacramento, CA, 3,708 of 7,339 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,777 households moved in since 2018 and 2,007 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 26,237 workers in West Sacramento, CA, 4,946 work from home, 17,234 drive alone, 281 ride transit and 620 walk. In West Sacramento, CA, 3,878 of 19,074 households earn under $35,000, 4,380 $35,000-$75,000, 5,881 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,935 $150,000 or more. 7,254 residents of West Sacramento, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.6. West Sacramento, CA homes: 12,102 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,420 none or one, median 5.2 rooms.
Household income in West Sacramento, CA
| West Sacramento, CA | Value | Rank in California (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento, CA, households under $35,000 | 20.3% | 73 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, households $150,000 or more | 25.9% | 154 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, residents below poverty | 13.4% | 74 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, median age | 34.6 | 195 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 59.7% | 143 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, households without a vehicle | 7.5% | 43 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 61.2% | 205 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, workers at home | 18.9% | 67 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, cost-burdened renters | 50.5% | 221 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, moved in since 2018 | 30.3% | 123 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, moved in before 2000 | 10.5% | 246 of 263 |
Housing and heating in West Sacramento
West Sacramento, CA: 9,004 of 20,282 homes were built before 1980 and 8,554 in 2000 or later. West Sacramento, CA has 12,968 detached houses, 4,049 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,079 mobile homes.
Age of homes in West Sacramento, CA
% of homes by decade built, West Sacramento, CA
- 2pre-40
- 540s
- 1950s
- 860s
- 1070s
- 880s
- 590s
- 3000s
- 1010s
- 220+
Heating fuel in West Sacramento, CA
| West Sacramento, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank (1 = highest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento, CA, median year built | 1987 | 1982 | +5 years | 53 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, built before 1980 | 44.4% | 46.6% | -2.2 points | 183 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, built 2000 or later | 42.2% | 26.9% | +15.3 points | 25 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, detached houses | 63.9% | 56.9% | +7.0 points | 111 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 20.0% | 23.1% | -3.2 points | 118 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, mobile homes | 5.3% | 4.4% | +1.0 points | 53 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, renter households | 40.5% | 46.4% | -5.9 points | 131 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, median home value | $497,100 | $593,800 | -$96,700 | 208 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, median gross rent a month | $1,568 | $1,757 | -$189 | 218 of 263 |
| West Sacramento, CA, people per household | 2.82 | 2.72 | +0.10 | 164 of 263 |
Cost of living with electricity in West Sacramento
West Sacramento, CA: 19,074 households at $1,500 a year per home for electricity (Yolo County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $28.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,077 a year per household.
| Group in West Sacramento, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of West Sacramento, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento, CA, all households | 19,074 | $1,500 | $28.6 million | 1.65% |
| West Sacramento, CA, homeowners | 11,347 | $1,888 | $21.4 million | 2.08% |
| West Sacramento, CA, renters | 7,727 | $1,076 | $8.3 million | 1.19% |
Outage risk around West Sacramento
West Sacramento, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the center, 2015 to 2025: 5 wind and 2 tornado, 12.8 per 100,000 residents of 54,496. Top gust near West Sacramento, CA: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near West Sacramento, CA: $125K.
Reports within 15 miles of West Sacramento, CA
wind and tornado reports, West Sacramento, CA
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| West Sacramento, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sacramento, CA, 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| West Sacramento, CA, 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| West Sacramento, CA, 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| West Sacramento, CA, 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| West Sacramento, CA, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Climate and electric heating around West Sacramento
West Sacramento is in Yolo County, CA. West Sacramento: degree days are county values.
West Sacramento: 2,456 heating degree days a year. West Sacramento: 1,465 cooling degree days a year.
| West Sacramento | County value |
|---|---|
| West Sacramento, heating degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 2,456 |
| West Sacramento, heating degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 2,344 |
| West Sacramento, cooling degree days, 1991-2020 normal | 1,465 |
| West Sacramento, cooling degree days, 2016-2025 mean | 1,627 |
| West Sacramento, homes heated with electricity, ACS 2019-2023 | 31.6% |
West Sacramento: NOAA nClimDiv 7 Oct 2026; ACS B25040.
Analyst note on West Sacramento
West Sacramento, CA counts 54,496 residents in 19,074 households, on 21.5 square miles. Household income in West Sacramento, CA is $90,791; 11,347 of its 19,074 households own. 5,165 of the 19,074 occupied homes in West Sacramento, CA heat with electricity.
West Sacramento, CA has 20,282 housing units, 1,208 of them vacant or seasonal. West Sacramento, CA ranks 43rd of 263 California cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (50.5%). West Sacramento, CA ranks 45th of 263 California cities for the lowest median rent ($1,568 a month).
West Sacramento, CA ranks 53rd of 263 California cities for the newest homes (median year built 1987).
ZIP codes in West Sacramento
| ZIP area touching West Sacramento, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside West Sacramento | Share of West Sacramento's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 95691 (West Sacramento, CA) | 43.7% | 79.5% |
| 95605 (West Sacramento, CA) | 100.0% | 18.2% |
| 95620 (West Sacramento, CA) | 0.2% | 2.3% |
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Questions on West Sacramento
West Sacramento: what is the electricity rate?
West Sacramento, CA has no price of its own; its 54,496 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 503 kWh month costs $160. In West Sacramento, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
West Sacramento: how does it rank among California cities?
West Sacramento, CA: rank 167 of 263 by its 54,496 residents, rank 154 of 263 by $90,791 median income.
West Sacramento: how many homes heat with electricity?
West Sacramento, CA: 5,165 of 19,074 occupied homes, 27.1%; Yolo County 31.6%.
West Sacramento: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 2.1% of the $90,791 median income in West Sacramento, CA.
West Sacramento: damaging storms reported nearby?
7 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the center of West Sacramento, CA, 2015 to 2025, 12.8 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in West Sacramento?
West Sacramento, CA: median home built 1987; 9,004 of 20,282 homes (44.4%) predate 1980, 12,968 are detached and 4,049 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many West Sacramento, CA households have no car?
1,440 households; 11,682 have two or more.
How many West Sacramento, CA renters struggle with rent?
3,708 of 7,339 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in West Sacramento, CA work from home?
4,946 of 26,237 workers.