E lk Grove is located in central California in Sacramento county. It is the second fastest growing area in the region and was one of the first established California cities in 1850. Elk Grove is located only 10 miles from the state capital of Sacramento. Elk Grove was recently incorporated in 2000 because of its continuing growth as a relocation community. Elk Grove is a city that beautifully blends that small town feel with all the amenities of an urban area. The area has experienced explosive growth with a current population of almost 60,000 residents. Despite this healthy growth, the city has made a conscious effort to maintain the community's character and lifestyle.

Residents are proud of their city's past, and the Elk Grove Historical Society is an active force in the community. It offers living historical demonstrations of life in the 19th century at the Rhodes School, which was originally built in 1872. Elk Grove city government and historical society is working on reopening the restored Elk Grove Hotel and Stage Stop Museum. Together they will feature relics from Elk Grove's past.

While Elk Grove is proud of its past and tradition, it is poised for success. With its increasing population, expanded retail and business sector, growth seems assured. Its residents are equipped with the desire to maintain a family oriented, rural atmosphere, while growing the city in a planned manner. Business opportunities in this area abound.

Elk Grove is a family oriented area that offers everything from starter homes to ranch estates. Its population is diverse in ethnicity, age, income levels, and other areas. A trend Elk Grove has recently witnessed is that of multi-generation families moving to the area. The average household income for the city is $60,000, while the average estimated house value is $151,000. Elk Grove is an excellent relocation option.

Elk Grove has always been a city rich in pride. It has slowly become one of the best places in the entire nation to raise a family. With a low crime rate, the streets of Elk Grove are safe and secure. The public education system is extremely solid. The Elk Grove Unified School Distrcit is comprised of 46 schools, and serves the educational needs of over 52,418 students. There is a very low student-to-teacher ratio in the classrooms, providing students with an excellent learning environment. Overall, the schools rate very highly and provide an excellent educational opportunity for those who attend them. Elk Grove also has 7 community colleges in the area.

The community has 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 top priority. Elk Grove is known for its excellence in park systems management.

Elk Grove is a land area of only 15 square miles, yet just outside that area are some of the finest vineyards in the western United States. The area is known as the "Rhone Zone", for its Rhone variety of grapes. Elk Grove's prime location between the Beautiful Amador county foothills and urban Sacramento gives it a wonderful backdrop. The homes are affordable, there is a low crime rate, the school district is very solid, and business opportunities are booming. All these factors plus a community that is very family oriented, makes Elk Grove an excellent relocation destination.