Citrus Heights Apartments and Rentals

Citrus Heights is a relatively young city, having recently celebrated its 15th anniversary on January 1, 2012. However, its history dates back to the late 1800s when rich farmland attracted farmers to the area. Today, Citrus Heights is one of the most important cities in Sacramento County, and economic development has played an important role in its growth since the Sunrise Mall opened in the Sunrise Boulevard-Greenback Lane area in the 1970s. It's easy to see why Citrus Heights apartments for rent are a popular choice in this family-oriented community that's well positioned for commercial development and economic growth.

The recently opened Citrus Heights Community Center is an important part of the city, and includes meeting areas that can accommodate up to almost 1,000 people in the patio and barbecue areas and a teen center designed to provide youth in the community with a safe place to spend time after school.

Local artists are encouraged to participate in the art programs offered by Citrus Heights, including the public art program that currently includes two statues prominently displayed downtown. The Art in City Hall program features new exhibitions approximately every two months, and is designed to encourage community involvement and promote public art.

The Citrus Heights climate is characterized by mild winters and dry summers, and residents take advantage of the beautiful climate by spending time in the numerous parks and playgrounds offered through the Sunrise Recreation and Park District. Swimming, softball and soccer programs are also available.

Citrus Heights provides an impressive employment pool to neighboring communities such as Rancho Cordova, Folsom, Sacramento and Rocklin, and the majority of residents are for-profit private workers. The top Citrus Heights employers include the City of Citrus Heights, Costco, J.C. Penney, Lowe's and Macy's. Small businesses, retail chains and food service establishments have congregated in Citrus Heights due to its prime location between Interstate 80 and Highway 50, providing it with a solid foundation for its local economy.

Citrus Heights is served by the San Juan Unified School District, and there are 10 elementary schools, one middle school and two high schools within the city. San Juan Unified School District also offers special education centers, adult schools and after-school programs for the community. An impressive list of colleges and universities are in close proximity to Citrus Heights, including University of California, Davis, California State University, Sacramento and the McGeorge School of Law.

The number of households in Citrus Heights is projected to increase by 4.29 percent over the next five years, and the city plans to continue residential development to meet the needs of its new residents. Citrus Heights is known for being an affordable community within the greater Sacramento area, and in an effort to keep prices low, approximately 35 percent of new residential units will be designated to provide low income housing. According to city-data.com, the median gross rent for apartments in Citrus Heights was $941 in 2009.

Because Citrus Heights offers residents proximity to Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley wine country, it's the perfect starting point for a weekend getaway. The Sacramento River and Folsom Lake are located within a 15-minute drive of downtown Citrus Heights, and the warm climate allows residents to enjoy water sports throughout the year.

Sunrise Recreation & Park District sponsors community events in Citrus Heights such as the summer concert series and the Citrus Heights Community Camp Out, designed to strengthen relationships in the community while providing entertainment, swimming and games.

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