Sutter County
Sutter County
Agricultural heart of Northern California — affordable land, peach orchards, and growing residential communities.
Median Price
$415,000
Active Listings
178
Population
≈ 99,000
County
Sutter County
Welcome to Sutter County
Sutter County is defined by the Sutter Buttes — the world’s smallest mountain range — and by mile after mile of peach and walnut orchards. Yuba City is the county seat and primary market.
History
How Sutter County got here
Named for Captain John Sutter, the county was established in 1850 as one of California’s original 27 counties. Agriculture remains its economic backbone, with peaches, prunes, walnuts, and rice leading production.
Lifestyle
Living in Sutter County
Rural and agricultural with a strong civic and faith-based community. Acreage, ag-residential parcels, and small-town living dominate outside Yuba City and Live Oak.
Highlights
Agricultural acreage
Affordable land per acre
Strong investor returns
Sutter Buttes recreation
Schools
Sutter Union High School District
Yuba City USD
Live Oak USD
Attractions
Sutter Buttes
Gray Lodge Wildlife Area
Bok Kai Temple
Feather River
Local Dining
Hillcrest (Yuba City)
City Cafe
Sopa Thai
Parks & Recreation
Riverbend Park
Sam Brannan Park
Neighborhoods
Yuba City
Live Oak
Sutter (town)
Pleasant Grove
Trowbridge
Commute & Access
≈ 45–60 min to Sacramento via Hwy 99
Market Trend
Land and rural acreage demand outpacing supply. Ag-residential strong.
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