Citrus Heights combines suburban comfort with urban convenience, sitting just 15 miles northeast of Sacramento. Incorporated in 1997, this Sacramento County city maintains its own identity while providing easy access to the region's employment centers. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,609, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes and townhouses across its 15 square miles.

The city is strategically positioned along Interstate 80, with Highway 50 and Business 80 just minutes away. Regional Transit bus routes connect residents to the broader Sacramento area, including light rail stations. The Sunrise MarketPlace district, anchored by Sunrise Mall, serves as the city's commercial hub, featuring both national retailers and local businesses along Sunrise Boulevard and Greenback Lane.

Established neighborhoods like Sunrise Ranch offer mature oak trees and ranch-style homes, while the Greenback Wood area provides a mix of newer developments and traditional housing. Residents enjoy seven city parks, including the popular Rusch Park with its community center and aquatics complex, and Stock Ranch Nature Preserve's walking trails. The Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm summers, makes outdoor activities possible year-round at spots like Van Maren Park and the Arcade Creek Park Preserve.