Arden-Arcade, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Arden-Arcade is ranked #121 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.5/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5). It ranks 70th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.9/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
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This pocket shares its name with the wider community and sits at its southwestern corner, near where Fulton Avenue and Arden Way carry traffic toward the City of Sacramento line. It is an interior residential tract of midcentury homes, bordered by Sierra Oaks, Arden Manor, and Santa Anita, with a location that leans commercial and connected rather than leafy and secluded. The upside is access: Arden Fair Mall and the Cal Expo grounds are nearby, just across the city boundary, and the western arterials put shopping and freeway routes within easy reach. That same position brings more traffic and a busier backdrop than the estate streets a short distance east. For a well-connected, moderately priced address on the western flank of Arden-Arcade, it does the job, but it trades the river greenery of its neighbors for proximity to the boulevards.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.7
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Greenwood Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Miwok Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Encina Preparatory High | Middle | 6-12 | |
| Arden Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rosemont High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Arden-Arcade FAQs8 answers
Is Arden-Arcade a good place to live?
Arden-Arcade ranks 121st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.7/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.9/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
Is Arden-Arcade safe?
Arden-Arcade, Sacramento scores 1.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 139th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Arden-Arcade?
Schools serving Arden-Arcade, Sacramento include Caleb Greenwood Elementary (5.0/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5). 12 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Arden-Arcade?
Arden-Arcade, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 145th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Arden-Arcade walkable to shops and restaurants?
Arden-Arcade, Sacramento scores 4.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 60th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Arden-Arcade known for?
Arden-Arcade, Sacramento scores highest on nearby merchants (4.7/5).
How does Arden-Arcade compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Arden-Arcade ranks 121st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 70th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Arden-Arcade?
Arden-Arcade, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.9/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
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