Sacramento County - Office of Economic Development

Sacramento County is the economic center of California’s Capital Region and serves a market of more than 1.6 million residents. Located at the intersection of I-5, CA-99, I-80, and US-50, Sacramento County is a nexus providing businesses with direct access to Northern California, the Bay Area, the Central Valley, Nevada, and major West Coast markets. Companies benefit from a robust and multi-disciplined skilled workforce, competitive operating costs relative to other California markets, and proximity to state government and regulatory agencies.

Sacramento County’s economy is driven by a diverse mix of industries, including advanced manufacturing, life sciences, food and agriculture, clean technology, logistics, healthcare, and government. Businesses have access to Class I rail service, international air cargo facilities, deep-water port access, and a network of higher education and workforce training institutions that support talent development across a wide range of industries.

Why Sacramento County?

• Largest population and labor force in California’s Capital Region.
• Strategic location at the crossroads of Northern California’s major transportation and logistics corridors.
• Access to Interstate, rail, air cargo, and port infrastructure supporting domestic and international distribution.
• Diverse industry base with growing clusters in advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, clean technology, food production, and logistics.
• Available industrial and commercial development opportunities
• Access to world-class research institutions in Northern California,
• Competitive business costs compared to many California markets.
• Collaborative public and private partners focused on business attraction, retention, expansion, and workforce development.

Whether a company is seeking a new location, expanding operations, Sacramento County offers the workforce, infrastructure, market access, and development opportunities necessary to support long-term growth.