Rancho Cordova, CA Crime Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Rancho Cordova, CA

Is Rancho Cordova safe?

Rancho Cordova earns an overall crime grade of C+ at the city level, but when you drill down into neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis, the picture is notably more reassuring. Across all 33 neighborhoods analyzed, the city-wide safety rating is Very Safe (A). A full 75.8% of neighborhoods — 25 out of 33 — hold an A or A+ grade, and the remaining 24.2% (8 neighborhoods) fall into the B range. That means 100% of Rancho Cordova neighborhoods are rated safe or mostly safe — zero neighborhoods received a C, D, or F. Standout areas like Kavala Ranch (A+), Anatolia (A+), and Montelena (A+) consistently rank among the lowest-crime zones in the region, making Rancho Cordova a strong choice for families and individuals prioritizing safety.

What is the crime rate in Rancho Cordova?

Rancho Cordova's crime landscape is best understood through its grade distribution rather than a single number. The city's overall crime grade is C+, which reflects city-wide aggregate data including commercial corridors and transit zones. However, at the neighborhood level, the data is considerably more positive: 25 neighborhoods (75.8%) earned an A grade, and 8 neighborhoods (24.2%) earned a B grade. Not a single one of the 33 analyzed neighborhoods scored below a B. Among the higher-crime areas, Cordova Meadows grades at B- and Cordova Vineyards at B — still solidly in the safe range. For context, Rancho Cordova has a population of approximately 74,394 spread across a density of 830 residents per square mile, with an unemployment rate of 7% and a poverty rate of 11.6% — economic factors that can influence crime patterns in any city.

What are the safest neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova?

Six neighborhoods currently hold the top A+ safety grade in Rancho Cordova. Here's how they compare by population and median household income:

• Kavala Ranch (A+) — Population: 720 | Median Income: $129,554
• Hillsborough (A+) — Population: 508 | Median Income: $136,902 — the highest income of any graded neighborhood
• Anatolia (A+) — Population: 5,034 | Median Income: $120,044 — one of the largest A+ communities
• Montelena (A+) — Population: 1,120 | Median Income: $119,420
• Stone Creek (A+) — Population: 3,263 | Median Income: $112,355
• Sunrise Industrial South (A+) — Population: 713 | Median Income: $109,383

Just below them, neighborhoods like Capital Village (A), Sun River (A), Sunrise Industrial (A), and Mills Ranch (A) round out the top tier. Mills Ranch is notable for its larger population of 5,100 residents while still maintaining an A grade — a sign that safety scales well across different community sizes in Rancho Cordova.

Which neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova have higher crime rates?

Even Rancho Cordova's relatively higher-crime neighborhoods remain within the safe spectrum. The five neighborhoods with the most elevated crime grades are:

• Cordova Meadows — B- (the lowest grade in the city)
• Cordova Vineyards — B
• Walnut Wood — B+
• Cordova Gardens — B+
• Mather Business — B+

A B- grade still indicates a mostly safe neighborhood — it simply means residents there may want to exercise slightly more awareness around property security compared to A+ areas like Anatolia or Stone Creek. No neighborhood in Rancho Cordova currently grades below a B-, which is a meaningful distinction compared to many Sacramento-area cities.

Is Rancho Cordova a good place to live in 2026?

By the numbers, Rancho Cordova presents a compelling case. The city's median home value of $323,837 and median rent of $1,327/month offer relative affordability compared to much of the Sacramento metro area. The median household income of $69,963 sits close to the national median, and the city's economic base — anchored by business parks like the Mather Business district — supports a diverse employment pool. On safety: with 100% of neighborhoods graded B or higher and 75.8% graded A, the crime data strongly supports Rancho Cordova as a livable, family-friendly city. Neighborhoods like Anatolia and Mills Ranch combine large populations (5,034 and 5,100 respectively) with A+ and A safety grades, suggesting that community scale doesn't come at the cost of security. The 7% unemployment rate and 11.6% poverty rate are areas worth monitoring, as economic stress can influence long-term crime trends — but as of 2026, the neighborhood-level data remains strongly positive.

How does Rancho Cordova's safety compare across income levels?

There is a clear correlation between neighborhood income and safety grade in Rancho Cordova. The six A+ neighborhoods have median household incomes ranging from $109,383 (Sunrise Industrial South) to $136,902 (Hillsborough) — all well above the city median of $69,963. By contrast, the neighborhoods with B-range grades tend to cluster closer to or below the city median income. This pattern mirrors national research linking economic stability to lower property crime rates. That said, neighborhoods like Mills Ranch (A grade, median income ~$70,471) demonstrate that safe, affordable communities do exist in Rancho Cordova — its income is nearly identical to the city median, yet it maintains a strong A safety rating across a population of over 5,100 residents.