Avondale, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Avondale is ranked #101 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.6/5. It ranks 68th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are public spaces (2.2/5) and curb appeal (2.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Avondale is a working neighborhood in southeast Sacramento, so tied to neighboring Glen Elder that the two run a single shared neighborhood association. Its bones trace back to a 1920s subdivision, and the housing has been accumulating ever since: small older homes, postwar bungalows, and newer infill sitting side by side block to block. The everyday spine is Fruitridge Road, which carries most of the retail, while the 65th Street Expressway gives a quick line up to Highway 50 and the light rail. That combination is the real draw here, an affordable freestanding home with genuine access to the rest of the city. The honest picture includes the work the neighborhood association keeps at: upkeep that runs uneven, some absentee-owned property, and stretches that feel rougher than others. None of that is hidden, and the block you choose matters more than in a uniform tract. For someone priced out of the central grid who still wants a detached house with a real yard and a short hop to downtown, Avondale is one of the more attainable ways through the door.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.6
Public Spaces2.2
Curb Appeal2.2
Overall Amenities score: 2.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Warren Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Elder Creek Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Will C. Wood 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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Houseberry School Score Data
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Avondale FAQs8 answers
Is Avondale a good place to live?
Avondale ranks 101st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. The trade-offs are public spaces (2.2/5) and curb appeal (2.2/5).
Is Avondale safe?
Avondale, Sacramento scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 107th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Avondale?
Schools serving Avondale, Sacramento include Earl Warren Elementary (2.8/5), Elder Creek Elementary (2.4/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5) and Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Avondale?
Avondale, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 44th 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 Avondale walkable to shops and restaurants?
Avondale, Sacramento scores 2.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.3 out of 5, 180th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Avondale known for?
Avondale, Sacramento is associated with Affordable Entry, Mixed Housing and Expressway Access.
How does Avondale compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Avondale ranks 101st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 68th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Avondale?
Avondale, Sacramento scores lowest on public spaces (2.2/5) and curb appeal (2.2/5).
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