Choose Placer

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Placer County residents are among the best educated in the state, on par with the Bay Area, with over 25 percent having a bachelor’s degree and 13 percent having a graduate/professional degree.

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Room for Growth

Within the area we refer to as south Placer, there are thousands of acres available for future business growth. We currently are updating the area plan for more than 8,000 acres of south Placer.

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Quality of Life

We are routinely ranked as one of the healthiest counties in California and we rank within the top five for quality of life. We boast not only the best schools, the best outdoor recreation and the most beautiful views you’ll find anywhere, but we are also home to amazing art, agriculture and award-winning wineries and breweries.

tree-iconA Tourism Hub

Yearly, more than one million visitors flock to Placer County’s North Lake Tahoe for year-round recreation, sightseeing, entertainment and relaxation. Placer County also offers many historic towns, museums, a blossoming art scene and fabulous parks and trails.

Key Stats

Population

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403,000+

Growth

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53%

Median Household Income

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$88,965

Median Age

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Sources: ESRI October 2020

Fueling Our Growth

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Abundant Labor Market


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Affordable Housing


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Quality of Life


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Transportation System


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Recreation Nearby


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Seismic Stability


#PlacerMade

You may be surprised to see all of the innovative items in this video that we are proud to call #PlacerMade.