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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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