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Placerville, CA

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Population
10,685
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,861 ft
Median Home Value
$473,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,234/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,274
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityFolsom, California19 miles away · 91,983 residents.

About Placerville

Placerville is an El Dorado County city in the Sierra Nevada foothills, with roots in Maidu land and the California Gold Rush. A former Maidu settlement called Indak stood at the town site, and later mining history gave Placerville its famous old nickname, Hangtown, along with the legendary Hangtown fry dish. East of town, Apple Hill and Pleasant Valley have become known for orchards, farms, and wine production. Placerville feels historic, hilly, and very much like a gateway to the Sierra.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.7rating

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