Alhambra Triangle, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Alhambra Triangle is ranked #71 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.8/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.6/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). It ranks 26th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.0/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
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Most people drive straight through Alhambra Triangle without registering that the little wedge even has a name. It sits on the seam between Midtown and East Sacramento, hanging off the Alhambra Boulevard corridor, and the central-city grid stays walkable all the way through it. Housing runs to older bungalows and newer infill on compact lots, close enough that biking to downtown jobs is a real option rather than a talking point. The everyday draw is what sits within a short walk. The Safeway just west preserved the fountain from the old Alhambra Theatre, a nice piece of continuity in a corner that has otherwise been rebuilt around it, and Midtown's restaurants are an easy stroll in the same direction. The Sutter's Fort museum cluster sits nearby, giving the pocket a bit more gravity than its size suggests. The honest tradeoff is traffic. Alhambra Boulevard and the Highway 50 ramps keep the edges busy, so this is central-city living rather than a quiet cul-de-sac. What you get for tolerating the noise is a genuinely middle-of-everything address that lands well below what the Fab 40s a few blocks east command.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.6
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lubin Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Kit Carson Middle | Middle | 7-10 | |
| Miwok Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 |
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Alhambra Triangle FAQs8 answers
Is Alhambra Triangle a good place to live?
Alhambra Triangle ranks 71st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.6/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.0/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
Is Alhambra Triangle safe?
Alhambra Triangle, Sacramento scores 2.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 130th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Alhambra Triangle?
Schools serving Alhambra Triangle, Sacramento include David Lubin Elementary (4.4/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Kit Carson Middle (3.2/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Alhambra Triangle?
Alhambra Triangle, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 37th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 58° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Alhambra Triangle walkable to shops and restaurants?
Alhambra Triangle, Sacramento scores 4.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.7 out of 5, 28th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Alhambra Triangle known for?
Alhambra Triangle, Sacramento is associated with Central Location, Bungalow Infill and Walk To Midtown. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.6/5).
How does Alhambra Triangle compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Alhambra Triangle ranks 71st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 26th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.5/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Alhambra Triangle?
Alhambra Triangle, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (2.0/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
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