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  • Historic downtown Placerville CA with Old Town Centre, Masonic Temple building, local shops, and iconic water tower on Main Street.

    HISTORIC MAIN STREET

    A Gold Rush-era district lined with preserved buildings, shops, tasting rooms + restaurants with small-town charm and rich history.

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  • Scenic vineyard in Placerville CA with rolling grapevines, pine trees, and Sierra Nevada foothill views under a clear blue sky.

    WINE COUNTRY

    Placerville is home to award-winning wineries + vineyards, where visitors can enjoy wine tasting surrounded by the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills.

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  • Apple orchard in Placerville CA during fall with ripe red apples, golden leaves, and scenic farm rows.

    APPLE HILL

    Apple Hill in is a beloved destination for orchards, cider, baked goods, wineries + family-friendly experiences at over 50 local farms + ranches.

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  • Ferris wheel and carnival rides at the El Dorado County Fair in Placerville CA at sunset.

    EL DORADO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

    The El Dorado County Fairgrounds hosts year-round events, including the fair, concerts, festivals + gatherings.

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  • Sprint car racing at Placerville Speedway in El Dorado County Fairgrounds, Placerville CA.

    PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY

    The Placerville Speedway is a premier dirt track venue featuring thrilling sprint car races + family-friendly motorsport events.

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Gold Rush Roots: Originally known as “Hangtown,” Placerville was a booming Gold Rush settlement in the mid-1800s and became a central supply hub for miners heading to the Sierra. The name was later changed to Placerville to reflect the placer gold deposits that put it on the map.

Historic Main Street: Placerville’s downtown still reflects its 19th-century character, lined with historic buildings, independent shops, tasting rooms, and restaurants that celebrate its Gold Country heritage.

Population Growth: Once a rough mining camp of just a few hundred, Placerville is now home to nearly 11,000 residents and serves as the El Dorado County seat.

Education & Schools: Served by Placerville Union, Mother Lode Union, Gold Oak Union, and Gold Trail Union School Districts, with high school students attending El Dorado Union High School District.

Economic Drivers: Local economy blends tourism, wineries, Apple Hill growers, small businesses, and county services, with close proximity to Sacramento’s job market.

Community Hub: The El Dorado County Fairgrounds and historic downtown host year-round events, parades, art walks, and seasonal festivals that keep the town’s Gold Rush spirit alive.

Lifestyle Gateway: Located along Highway 50, Placerville is a natural gateway to South Lake Tahoe, Apple Hill, and the El Dorado Wine Country.

HISTORY + EVOLUTION OF PLACERVILLE

Aerial view of lush green forests, rolling hills, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
 

  • Population: 10,747 residents (2025)

  • Size: 5.84 square miles in the Sierra Nevada foothills

  • Average Home Price (2025): $529,000

  • Average Household Income: $71,900

  • School Districts: Placerville Union, Mother Lode Union, Gold Oak Union, Gold Trail Union + El Dorado Union High School District

  • Median Age: 43

  • Elevation: 1,867 feet above sea level, surrounded by rolling hills & pine forests

  • Commute Times: 2 hours to San Francisco, 1 hour to Sacramento, 75 minutes to South Lake Tahoe

  • Sunny Days: 241 annually (U.S. average: 205)

  • Annual Rainfall: 39 inches of rain fall annually, with ~70 days of precipitation

  • Lifestyle Highlights: Historic Gold Rush town, Apple Hill farms & wineries, outdoor recreation, family-friendly schools, and a charming downtown Main Street

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