Roseville
RANK #746 / 996 NAT · #18 / 43 CA · POP 406,608
1YR FORECAST: +0.1%
5YR OUTLOOK: +17%
Placer County, California, stretches from the Sacramento Valley to Lake Tahoe, offering diverse landscapes from oak-covered foothills to alpine peaks. Auburn, a notable town, blends Gold Rush history with outdoor recreation, featuring historic downtown streets and trails along the American River. The county is located northeast of Sacramento, with commutes to the state capital facilitated by services like the Placer Commuter Express. Residents enjoy extensive outdoor recreation, including over 30 miles of trails at Hidden Falls Regional Park, access to lakes like Folsom and Rollins for water sports, and winter activities in the Sierra Nevada.
Life in Placer County attracts families and remote workers, drawn by highly-rated public schools and a variety of communities. The economy is expanding with investments in commercial and residential development, as well as energy and infrastructure. Healthcare and local government are significant employers. The county's economic development initiatives aim to maintain its quality of life by fostering a diverse economy.
Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Prices declining
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks overvalued at 9.5x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Source: Redfin · Census BPS — Browse sales on Redfin →
Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Placer Ranch Specific Plan (Placer One)
Taylor Builders, Sacramento State, Sierra College
|
$1,000M | Under Construction |
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Sunset Area Infrastructure Financing Plan
Placer County
|
$607M | Planned |
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Placer Vineyards
Multiple Developers
|
$500M | Under Construction |
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Country Acres Solar Project
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) and Clēnera
|
$450M | Under Construction |
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Roseville Energy Park
City of Roseville
|
$225M | Operating |
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Placer County Government Center Master Plan
Placer County
|
$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
At 24/100, Placer County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 996 counties we track. Median income of $109,375 combined with job growth of +1.3% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Placer County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $627,100 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.17 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,874/month on average.
Placer County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.6% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.3% clip. Home values shifted -1.3% in the past year.
In significant numbers — 5.78% of Placer County's current population relocated from another state, well above the national norm. That level of in-migration usually signals a county where jobs, affordability, or quality of life are pulling people in from elsewhere.