What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Pollock Pines, CA, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
Pollock Pines is a city in El Dorado County, California, with an estimated population of 7,112. It anchors the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. The median home value in Pollock Pines is $399,341 as of 2026-04, down 1.9% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +1.4% annual growth (-8.3% from the 5-year peak). The composite momentum score is 46 of 100 (Cooling). Buyers may find more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
Prices have come off recent highs (-8.3% from peak). Buyers may have more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
Reasons people move here
- The data is the data: Pollock Pines has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 1-criteria momentum score on this page.
- Data is sourced from public datasets (Zillow, US Census) with full citations on the methodology page.
Things to know first
- Thin housing market: small population means fewer transactions and slower resale. Liquidity risk on exit.
- Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.
More about Pollock Pines
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.