Sutter, CA

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Population
2,532
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
74 ft
Median Home Value
$408,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,764/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$96,173
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Nestled right at the base of the iconic Sutter Buttes, Sutter is a quiet, tight-knit community of around 2,500 residents in the heart of Northern California's Sacramento Valley. Located just a short drive west of Yuba City, it offers a relaxed rural lifestyle surrounded by sprawling walnut and peach orchards. The town dates back to the 19th-century agricultural boom, and it still retains that classic small-town feel where neighbors know each other and life moves at a comfortable, unhurried pace.

Daily life here revolves around the local schools and the area's deep farming roots. Families are drawn to Brittan Elementary and Sutter High, both of which serve as natural gathering points for the town and nearby farming families. Residents enjoy peaceful country living with scenic hills rising in the background, while convenient shopping, dining, and medical services in Yuba City remain just a ten-minute drive away.

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