Elk Grove : California
Living a Small town Lifestyle in Elk Grove, California
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Where to Retire in Elk Grove and Home Prices
There is at least one large active adult community in the area (see link at left).
Zillow reports Elk Grove's median home value at $526,097, in early 2021.
What Is Special about Elk Grove
Elk Grove has a over 90 parks and 18 miles of trails for walking and biking, a good transportation system, and several events and festivals throughout the year.
What Is Not Special about Elk Grove
High cost of living, not considered to be a walkable community
Climate and Physical Environment
The average January temperature is 46 degress, with July's average at 75 degrees.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Elk Grove has shops and restaurants, and is host to events and festivals during the year, including the Multicultural Festival which celebrates the town's diversity; The Elk Grove Rain Garden Plaza is designed to educate and build community awareness to conserve water resources, improve water quality, and attract wildlife habitat. It also boasts a picnic area and local artwork; the Old Town Plaza is an outdoor open-air plaza that hosts community events, art/craft/antique fairs, exhibitions, festivals. For more culture, Sacramento is just 15 miles north.
Crime
Crime in Elk Grove is just over the national average.
Medical Facilities
Mercy General Hospital in nearby Sacramento services the area.
Transportation
Elk Grove has a nationally awarded transportation system (e-tran); the town has miles of trails for walking and biking; there is an Amtrak station in nearby Sacramento, and the closest international airport is also in Sacramento about 25 miles away.
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