Citrus Heights, California

About Citrus Heights

Citrus Heights, CA is a thriving city located in northern California with an estimated population of 86,909. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#413 nationwide).

Citrus Heights holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 14.22 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,112 residents per square mile.

📰 Citrus Heights News Today

• Driver dies after rear-end collision in Citrus Heights KCRA · Aug 11
• Ruth Stolte Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Citrus Heights, CA - Tri-City Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall? Citrus Heights Sentinel · Aug 12
• Citrus Heights police determine man's death was suicide ABC10 · Jul 29
• 6011 Shadow Ln Apt 8, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 Realtor.com · Aug 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Citrus Heights Unique

• The only place in America named Citrus Heights — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 86,909.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Citrus Heights

• Applebee's — american
• BF Miyabi — japanese
• Chao Down Poki — hawaiian
• Crepes & Burgers 68 — american
• Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• La Fiesta Taqueria — mexican
• Nixtaco
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Adanberto's
• Asian N Cajun 2 — asian

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Citrus Heights

• Arcade Creek Park Preserve reviews ★
• Westwood Park reviews ★
• Antelope Station Park reviews ★
• Brooktree Park reviews ★
• C-Bar-C Park reviews ★
• Cherry Creek Manor Park reviews ★
• Cirby Creek Park reviews ★
• Crestmont Park reviews ★
• Crosswoods Park reviews ★
• Eastwood Park reviews ★
• Edgecliff Ct/Cripple Creek Open Space reviews ★
• Historic Rusch Home & Gardens reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Citrus Heights

• Arlington Heights Elementary
• Cambridge Heights Elementary
• Carriage Drive Elementary
• Grand Oaks Elementary
• Kingswood K-8
• Lichen K-8
• Mariposa Avenue Elementary
• Mesa Verde High
• San Juan High
• Skycrest Elementary
• Sylvan Middle
• Woodside K-8

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Citrus Heights

🏘️ Nearby Communities