Greater Sacramento is the California Option for young, emerging talent.

Greater Sacramento
is the California
Option for young,
emerging talent.

Here’s what’s fueling our growth:

2.5 million residents

(Source: EMSI 2020)

88 miles to
San Francisco

#3 U.S. City

for net millennial migration

(Source: SmartAsset 2018)

#1 U.S. city for women-founded businesses

(Source: Center for American Entrepreneurship Analysis of PitchBook Data, 2017)

10+ Michelin-recognized restaurants

Aggie Square

The UC Davis technology and innovation park will house 2 million sq. ft. of life science-anchored commercial lab space adjacent to the UC Davis Medical Center in downtown Sacramento.

#8 highest concentration of STEM bachelor’s degrees among the 50 largest U.S. metros

(Source: EMSI Education 2019)

#11 best U.S. city for startups

(Source: Commercial Café)

California Mobility Center

The first of its kind in the country, this public-private center of excellence accelerates the commercialization of new mobility products, from prototyping to market entry.

Nearly 100 wineries and breweries

(Source: CBRE)

25+ co-working spaces

(Source: GSEC)

Sacramento International Airport offers 179 daily non-stop flights to 44 destinations

(Source: Sacramento County)

The Railyards

Plans for the U.S.’s largest active redevelopment infill project include an 18,000-seat MLS stadium, up to 5 million sq. ft. of office space, a 900,000 sq. ft. hospital and 700,000 sq. ft. of retail and amenities.

Home to the NBA team the Sacramento Kings, the MLS team the Sacramento Republic FC and the River Cats, a Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants.

Home to Lake Tahoe

From skiing at world class resorts in the winter to camping and water sports in the summer, this gem of the foothills is just a quick drive away.