Elk Grove, with a population of 136,000 residents is the second-fastest-growing area in the Sacramento area which has managed to maintain a small-town feel that began back in 1850.
While the population, retail and service businesses of Elk Grove have increased its retail and service businesses allowing Elk Grove to beautifully blend a small-town feeling with all the amenities of an urban area. With the explosion of growth, a conscious effort has been made to maintain the community's character. Janet Toppenberg, executive director of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, points out,
"It takes attitude and effort to maintain our small town/rural feel. We try to encourage it with such family-oriented events as the Salute to Red, White and Blue, Parade of Lights & Dickens Faire, Western, Strauss & Harvest Festivals."
The area has also taken steps to ensure that business and residential developments don't displace the natural beauty of the region by preserving open spaces such as the Cosumnes River Preserve and the Stone Lakes Wildlife Refuge. In addition, the Elk Grove Community Services District has made providing quality parks for its residents a priority. In fact, Elk Grove is known for its excellence in park systems management.
Elk Grove is a family-oriented community that offers everything from starter homes to ranch estates. Its population is diverse in ethnicity, age, and income levels - a trend Elk Grove has seen recently is that of multi-generation families moving to the area. The region boasts excellent schools and a district with an impeccable reputation. As Elk Grove blossoms and more businesses make their home in the area, residents are able to live and work in the region with a minimal commute.
Located just 25 miles from Folsom Lake and the American River, Elk Grove is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts featuring hiking trails, bicycling amenities, water sports and a wide variety of other recreational activities. For individuals and families with a love of winter sports, Lake Tahoe is less than two hours away with a variety of ski facilities and the famous Lake to enjoy in the summer months.
Prime location, housing, educational system and amenities make Elk Grove a city poised for success. As population, retail and business growth seems assured, Elk Grove residents are equipped with the desire to maintain the family-oriented, rural atmosphere that attracted developers to the area more than 150 years ago.
In February 2010, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Elk Grove, CA was $243,172. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
