Why Sacramento?
The capital of California is right in the heart of the state at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers. Sacramento is one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. Sacramento's central location in the Northern California Valley allows for short, and easy access to many popular cities and recreation areas including Lake Tahoe, San Francisco, and the Napa Valley. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is served by all major airlines.

General Information
The median age in Sacramento is 32, making the City a vibrant and youthful place.

According the California Association of Realtors, the median price for a home in California is $424,000. Compared to the median home prices of cities like Los Angeles ($424,000) and San Jose ($609,000), Sacramento's median home price of $320,000 is still very affordable.

The climate in Sacramento is Mediterranean with mild winters and dry summers. Humidity is low and light rainfall usually falls between December and February.

Highlights
Big city with a small-town feel
Good economy
Affordable cost-of-living
Easy commute
Mass transit system
Close to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, Reno, Napa Valley
Folsom Lake
Sports: The Kings, The River Cats & The Monarchs
Great weather

Related Links
www.sacramento.com:- General information about Sacramento including real estate and culture
www.sacto.org - City of Sacramento
www.sacculture.com - The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
www.nba.com/kings/ - Official site of the Sacramento Kings
www.co.sacramento.ca.us - County of Sacramento site that includes school district and city maps
www.sac-co.k12.ca.us - Sacramento County Office of Education (school district info)
www.rivercats.com - Official site of the Sacramento Rivercats
www.saczoo.com - The Sacramento Zoo