What are the schools like in Sutter, CA?

Sutter is served primarily by Sutter Union High. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.9:1.

What is the median household income in Sutter?

The median household income in Sutter, CA is $89,539 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.6%.

What is the weather like in Sutter, CA?

Sutter has an average high temperature of 57.2°F in January and 98.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Sutter, CA affordable or expensive?

Sutter's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sutter is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $345,400 and the median rent is $1,209 per month.

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

Sutter has a violent crime rate of 298.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1166.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sutter, CA a Good Place to Live?

Sutter is a small town of 2,848 in California, with a median household income of $89,539 and a 8.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Sutter stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sutter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sutter 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: 103.6

Sutter's overall cost of living index is 103.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sutter costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sutter, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$345,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,209	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,539	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sutter's violent crime rate is 298.0 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

298.0 /100k

Property Crime

1166.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Sutter is served primarily by Sutter Union High. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sutter, CA	National Avg
School District	Sutter Union High	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sutter sees average highs of 57.2°F in January and 98.0°F in July, with 25.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Sutter, CA
Average High — January	57.2°F
Average High — July	98.0°F
Annual Precipitation	25.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Sutter, CA	National Avg
Population	2,848	—
Median Age	41.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	23.4%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Sutter

Sutter, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95982

Sutter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sutter, CA affordable or expensive?

Sutter's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sutter roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $345,400 and median rent is $1,209/month.

What is the crime rate in Sutter, CA?

Sutter's violent crime rate is 298.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1166.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sutter?

Public schools in Sutter are operated by Sutter Union High. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sutter, CA a good place to live?

Sutter, CA has a population of 2,848, a median household income of $89,539, and an unemployment rate of 8.6%. 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 Sutter?

Sutter averages 57.2°F in January and 98.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sutter?

Sutter, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95982.

What is the population of Sutter?

The population of Sutter, California is 2,848 with a median age of 41.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sutter?

Key numbers for living in Sutter: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $345,400, median household income $89,539, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sutter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.