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West Sacramento, CA

West Sacramento (also known as West Sac) is a city in Yolo County, California, United States. The city is separated from Sacramento by the Sacramento River, which also separates Sacramento and Yolo counties. It is a fast-growing community; the population was 48,744 at the 2010 census, up from 31,615 at the 2000 census. The traditional industrial center of the region since the Gold Rush era, West Sacramento is home to a diverse economy and is one of the area's top four employment centers.

The United States Conference of Mayors named West Sacramento as the Most Livable City in America in 2014 in the category of cities with fewer than 100,000 residents.

West Sacramento is part of the Sacramento–Arden Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area which has a population (2000) of approximately 1,796,857 (July 1, 2016 estimate placed the population at 2,296,418). Major industries in the region include agriculture, government, and transportation.

West Sacramento is located at 38°34′50″N 121°31′49″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.8 square miles (59 km2), of which, 21.4 square miles (55 km2) of it is land and 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it (6.22%) is water. West Sacramento, which lies in Yolo County, is separated from the city of Sacramento and Sacramento County by the Sacramento River. West Sacramento, incorporated in 1987, consists of three communities that were originally distinct towns, Broderick, Bryte, and West Sacramento (originally just the community north of the port canal and south of the railroads), as well as the Southport area.

Southport, which comprises about half of the city's land area, originally consisted of rural homesteads and small neighborhoods in Arlington Oaks and Linden, but now has a considerable population that resulted from housing booms in the early 1990s and the early 2000s, adding new neighborhoods in Bridgeway, Gateway, River Ranch, and Newport.

West Sacramento gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the West Sacramento’s Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, West Sacramento Strength and Conditioning, and Results Transformation Center. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around West Sacramento, such as the River Walk Park and the Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in West Sacramento, CA are California State Railroad Museum, Crocker Art Museum, and California State Capitol Museum. 

Population: 55,842 (2023). ZIP codes: 95691, 95605. Area code(s): 279, 916. Elevation: 20 ft. Area: 22.8 square miles (59 km2).

FAQs

Is West Sacramento, CA a good area to live in?

Living in West Sacramento offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In West Sacramento, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in West Sacramento and residents tend to lean liberal. 

What is West Sacramento, CA known for?

West Sacramento is a vibrant riverfront community centrally located in Northern California. It is recognized as an innovation leader in the region and a growing center of commerce, recently emerging as a hub for the food industry and related activities. Food companies from around the world have chosen to build facilities in the city. Urban farms dot the landscape, providing fresh produce to residents and restaurateurs.

What is the crime rate in West Sacramento, CA?

West Sacramento has an overall crime rate of 12 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in West Sacramento is 1 in 84. West Sacramento's crime rate is lower than approximately 71% of California communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

Napa County

City of West Sacramento

West Sacramento’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

West Sacramento Strength and Conditioning 

Results Transformation Center

River Walk Park 

Ray and Judy Tretheway Oak Preserve

California State Railroad Museum

Crocker Art Museum

California State Capitol Museum

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Neighborhoodscout

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