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Placerville, CA

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Bask in the possibilities of a centrally located small town

Suburban Rural Historic Charming Scenic Active Welcoming Agricultural Accessible Central

Located halfway between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe, Placerville offers residents access to a bevy of adventure and activity. Placerville is surrounded by forests, mountains, and lakes as well as farms, wineries, vineyards, and orchards, which all contribute to Placerville’s beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities.

Placerville’s charming downtown area exudes the atmosphere of the Gold Rush era with a modern twist, complete with delectable restaurants, unique shops, historical landmarks, and special events. Both the metropolitan amenities of Sacramento and the recreational possibilities of South Lake Tahoe are about an hour’s drive from Placerville. San Francisco is just a two-hour drive away as well. Commuting and traveling from Placerville is simple with access to Highways 49 and 50.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Placerville, CA is $895 for a studio, $1,155 for one bedroom, $1,571 for two bedrooms, and $1,932 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Placerville has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,155/month
558 Sq Ft
House
$2,223/month
1,221 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

20

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sierra Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

404 Students

7
out of 10

Gold Trail

Public

Grades 4-8

278 Students

6
out of 10

Sutters Mill

Public

Grades K-3

242 Students

6
out of 10

Gold Oak Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

311 Students

4
out of 10

Indian Creek Elementary

Public

Grades K-4

466 Students

3
out of 10

Gold Trail

Public

Grades 4-8

278 Students

6
out of 10

Edwin Markham Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

391 Students

5
out of 10

Herbert C. Green Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

374 Students

3
out of 10

Pleasant Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

155 Students

3
out of 10

Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

178 Students

Rating Unavailable

El Dorado High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,224 Students

7
out of 10

Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

178 Students

Rating Unavailable

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.