Roseville
cityRoseville, California, is the largest city in Placer County and a major part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. As of 2024, the city's population is estimated to be around 163,304. Known for its high quality of life, Roseville offers a blend of suburban comfort and urban amenities. The city is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Sacramento, placing it conveniently near the state capital while maintaining its distinct identity. Roseville's economy is diverse, with key sectors including healthcare, retail, technology, and financial services. The city is a major retail hub, attracting shoppers from a wide region. Several major employers are located in Roseville, contributing to a stable job market. The city also benefits from its own utilities, public safety departments, and parks, which contribute to a lower cost of doing business. Roseville's history as a railroad town has shaped its development, but it has evolved into a modern economic center. The city boasts a Mediterranean climate, providing ample opportunities for year-round outdoor activities. With highly-rated schools, numerous parks, and a variety of housing options, Roseville is a desirable place to live.
Roseville, California
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 0662938
- Country
- United States
- County
- Placer County
- Region
- Sacramento Metropolitan Area
- Elevation
- 164 ft
- Total Area
- 44.14 sq mi
- Land Area
- 42.24 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.002 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.7523
- Longitude
- -121.2845
- Climate
- Hot-summer Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters and hot, dry summers.
- Notable Features
- Dry Creek · Linda Creek · Secret Ravine · Cirby Creek
- Neighboring Areas
- Rocklin · Citrus Heights · Granite Bay
- Population (2020)
- 147,773
- Est. Population (2024)
- 163,304
- Median Age
- 40.2
- Median Income
- $119,288
- Poverty Rate
- 5.89%
- Family Households
- 70%
- Owner-Occupied
- 68.8%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- White (60.6%), Hispanic (16.5%), Asian (13.1%)
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Eureka Union School District, Roseville City School District, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, Center Joint Unified School District, Granite Bay High School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library


















































- Unemployment Rate
- 4.00%
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban · Commercial hub
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade · Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services · Technology · Financial Services
- Major Employers
- Intel · Kaiser Permanente · Sutter Health
- School Districts
- Eureka Union School District · Roseville City School District · Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District · Center Joint Unified School District · Granite Bay High School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Medical Career College of Northern California
- Transportation
- Interstate 80 · State Route 65 · Public transit · Rail service
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Municipal power · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospitals · Galleria Mall · Fountains at Roseville
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Folsom Lake · Sierra Nevada Foothills · Maidu Regional Park
- Parks & Trails
- City parks (80+) · Extensive trail systems
- Founded
- 1864
- Incorporated
- 1909
- Named After
- Central Pacific Railroad Junction
- Historical Significance
- Evolved from a railroad junction to a major economic and retail center in Northern California.
- Key Events
- Railroad established in 1864 · Southern Pacific Railroad moved facilities in 1906 · Incorporated in 1909 · Pacific Fruit Express building constructed in 1913 · Named an All-America City by Look Magazine in 1964
