What are the schools like in Elverta, CA?

Elverta is served primarily by Elverta Joint Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.5:1.

What is the median household income in Elverta?

The median household income in Elverta, CA is $89,745 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Elverta, CA?

Elverta has an average high temperature of 55.0°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.2 inches.

Elverta, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Elverta, CA affordable or expensive?

Elverta's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Elverta is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $441,400 and the median rent is $1,570 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Elverta, CA?

Elverta has a violent crime rate of 518.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1927.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Elverta, CA a Good Place to Live?

Elverta is a small town of 5,102 in California, with a median household income of $89,745 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Elverta's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Elverta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Elverta city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.9

Elverta's overall cost of living index is 108.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Elverta costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Elverta, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$441,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,570	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,745	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Elverta's violent crime rate is 518.1 per 100,000 residents — 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

518.1 /100k

Property Crime

1927.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Elverta is served primarily by Elverta Joint Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Elverta, CA	National Avg
School District	Elverta Joint Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Elverta sees average highs of 55.0°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 20.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Elverta, CA
Average High — January	55.0°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	20.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Elverta, CA	National Avg
Population	5,102	—
Median Age	44.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rio Linda, CA 2 mi McClellan Park, CA 5 mi Antelope, CA 5 mi North Highlands, CA 5 mi Foothill Farms, CA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Elverta

Elverta, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95626

Elverta vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elverta, CA affordable or expensive?

Elverta's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Elverta roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $441,400 and median rent is $1,570/month.

What is the crime rate in Elverta, CA?

Elverta's violent crime rate is 518.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1927.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Elverta?

Public schools in Elverta are operated by Elverta Joint Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.5:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Elverta, CA a good place to live?

Elverta, CA has a population of 5,102, a median household income of $89,745, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Elverta?

Elverta averages 55.0°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Elverta?

Elverta, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95626.

What is the population of Elverta?

The population of Elverta, California is 5,102 with a median age of 44.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Elverta?

Key numbers for living in Elverta: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $441,400, median household income $89,745, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elverta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.