103 years in pictures
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
- 1923Isleton is settled
- 2012Downtown
- 2013Inspecting a Sacramento River levee
- 2022Isleton - Everybody Loves Everybody
A town of 522, settled in 1923. A typical home worth about $411K.
The 2 things Isleton does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Isleton. Another town gets a different order.
The typical Isleton home is worth about $411,000, up 1.6% in a year, 46% below the California typical home.
The public schools Isleton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isleton Elementary | K–6 | 188 | Not graded |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents leave Isleton for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Rio Vista (8%), Sacramento (6%) and Lodi (4%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Isleton has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.
4.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Isleton Ballpark | — | 4 |
42 crimes were reported in Isleton in 2025: 32 property and 10 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Isleton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Isleton beats the California average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Isleton | CA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 7.1% | 5.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.6% | 10.6% |
| More adults with arthritis | 27.3% | 20.8% |
Where Isleton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
City in California, United States
Isleton is a city in Sacramento County, California, United States. The population was 794 at the 2020 census, down from 804 at the 2010 census. It is located on Andrus Island amid the slough wetlands of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, on the eastern edge of the Rio Vista Gas Field. The city has many preserved 19th-century era storefronts along its main street, some of which show distinct Chinese influences. Isleton is part of the Sacramento metropolitan area. California State Route 160 passes through the city and crosses the 1923 Isleton Bridge.
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