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Why Midtown?

 

Skyline Picture of Midtown Sacramento

Midtown Sacramento is a vibrant cultural and creative hub in California’s capital. Less than an hour from the Bay Area, it’s a growing community of new residents and businesses, with more on the way. As the leadership seat of one of the world’s largest economies, Midtown is poised to continue its renaissance, outperforming many other metros.

Midtown’s landscape features a mix of residential spaces, diverse retail, a nationally recognized urban tree canopy, and Michelin-recognized restaurants. Its public spaces, enriched with arts, culture, and events, create a thriving central city. With high biking and walking scores, multiple parks, nearby hotels, entertainment, and proximity to key landmarks, Midtown is a dynamic hub in Sacramento.

This unique combination not only makes Midtown the place to be now, but also positions it for exponential growth. Investing in Midtown Sacramento is investing in the heart of the city—a space where people live, work, connect, and thrive together.


Midtown’s Impact in Sacramento

 

6%
Growth Rate from 2019 – 2023
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64
Development Projects since 2017
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$8,000,000
Sales Tax Growth from 2019 – 2023
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21,233
Midtown Residents
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6,500
Central City Employees
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2,231
Midtown Businesses
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457,000
Annual Midtown Event Attendees
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1,000,000
Annual Visitors

Investing in Midtown Sacramento Guide

Business Owner in Midtown Sacramento

Midtown had extremely high business retention post pandemic

Maintaining a 5% vacancy rate with over 2M square feet of space while surrounding suburban areas ranged from 10-30%

Eleanor H16 Apartments in Midtown Sacramento

Midtown has added 3,3433 housing units

from multifamily properties since 2019, with hundreds more currently in development.

Media

 

SFGate Article Screenshot about Midtown Sacramento

“The Sacramento region is projected to grow another 4% in the next 5 years, largely buoyed by this continued migration.”


There’s so much migration from the Bay Area to Sacramento it’s creating a ‘megaregion’

– SFGATE

California Article Screenshot about Midtown Sacramento

“Midtown is also great in terms of walkability if a low-key, healthy lifestyle is a thing you prioritize.”


Why Are Young Adults Moving to Sacramento

– California.com

Money Article Screenshot about Midtown Sacramento

“Sactown boasts a big city arts scene and an unwavering commitment to doing right by locals.”


The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.

– Money

San Francisco Chronicle Article Screenshot about Midtown Sacramento

“…six of the nine next fastest growing counties were in Northern California in the areas surrounding Sacramento.”


This California region is growing fastest, new data shows. Here’s where the people are coming from

– San Francisco Chronical 

 

Notable Midtown Developers

Resources

City of Sacramento Housing Development Toolkit – Access a comprehensive step-by-step guide to navigate the housing development process in Midtown Sacramento
Planning Division Timeline – Midtown prioritizes transparency with clear and concise approval timelines, empowering developers with predictability and allowing for meticulous project planning. 
Housing Development Incentives DiscoverDiscover resources and strategies to reduce the cost of development, ensuring your project is financially viable and economically sound.
Land Use Map with Zoning– Explore the district’s zoning regulations and land use classifications through an interactive map
Midtown Association ResourcesInvestors in Midtown become stakeholders in the Midtown Association Property Business Improvement District (PBID). The PBID ensures Midtown stakeholders thrive by promoting a welcoming and enticing environment with comprehensive placemaking and event programming, providing a clean, safe and welcoming community, communicating the uniqueness of Midtown, and encouraging wellness through investments in parks and open spaces. 

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