Why Placer?

Placer County is one of California’s fastest-growing regions, celebrated for its health, safety, and exceptional quality of life. With a unique blend of workforce, lifestyle, and business opportunity, Placer is an ideal place to build a career, grow a company, and invest in the future.

Opportunities to Grow

• Top-ranked regional colleges: Sierra College, William Jessup University, CSU Sacramento, and UC Davis
• 12,000+ local businesses across diverse industries

Life You’ll Love

• Safe, family-friendly neighborhoods with diverse housing options
• Outdoor adventure, from Lake Tahoe and mountain skiing to local trails
• Vibrant shopping, dining, entertainment, and arts scenes
• Award-winning wineries and breweries along the Placer Wine & Ale Trail

Location That Works

• Conveniently situated between the San Francisco Bay Area and Reno (approx. 2 hours each way)
• About an hour from Lake Tahoe
• Minutes from Sacramento International Airport

Business-Friendly Community

• Collaborative environment with engaged chambers of commerce and strong cross-sector partnerships
• Programs like #ShopPlacer, the Placer Valley annual regional business summit, Talent Pipeline Management Employer Collaboratives, and the annual Sierra Workforce Summit support businesses and workforce development .
• Excellent connectivity to major markets and transportation hubs
• Access to a skilled, motivated workforce, with 56% of residents holding a degree

Placer County combines opportunity, lifestyle, and business support — making it a great place to live, work, and thrive.