10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elk Grove, CA

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Located south of Sacramento, suburban Elk Grove is known for its abundance of wineries and vineyards. The sunny, fast-growing locale boasts more than 90 parks and outdoor areas, as well as 20 public art installations.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Elk Grove are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Elk Grove retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Elk Grove, CA

The median monthly cost of independent living in Elk Grove is about $3,045.

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is significantly higher than the national average, with health care representing the heftiest expense.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
142	176	136	135	144	135

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$94,307 per year	$53,491 per year	$83,072 per year	$32,160 per year	$45,890 per year	$4,717 per year	$821 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Elk Grove include:

Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: skilled nursing, emergency department, physical therapy

Mercy General Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: cardiac rehab, chemotherapy, robotic surgery

Weather and Climate

Elk Grove’s climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterrean, which forecasts hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average humidity level is about 66%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at 82%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
47°F	54°F	39°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
75°F	92°F	58°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 84

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 17.93″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
35.96	12.6%	172,389	4,095 per square mile	3.16

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.6%	1.8%	11.5%	18.5%	1.8%	8.2%	34.1%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Sacramento: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2020 Presidential Election Results for Sacramento County, California

Democratic	Republican	Other
61%	36%	3%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Elk Grove include:

• Elk Grove Historical Society
• Elk Grove Fine Arts Center

Outdoor attractions in Elk Grove:

• Rose Garden Park
• WPA Rock Garden
• Pura Vida Adventures

Elk Grove’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Elk Grove Commons
• Elk Grove Shopping Center

Transportation

Elk Grove has more than a dozen regular bus routes. A paratransit service also runs Monday through Sunday. Seniors, veterans, Medicare cardholders, and individuals with disabilities are eligible for fare discounts.