Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Cal Expo is ranked #53 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.0/5. It ranks 49th of 205 in Sacramento for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.7/5) and curb appeal (2.8/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Cal Expo is organized around the state's fairgrounds, not around housing. It is the large event complex sitting between the American River and the Arden area, home to the California State Fair each summer along with a running calendar of concerts, expos, and seasonal events. The footprint is exhibition halls, parking, an amphitheater, and open event grounds. Practically nobody lives inside the boundary, so for the neighborhoods around it Cal Expo lands as both an asset and a periodic headache. It brings major events, recreation, and the riverfront edge in close, but fair season and the bigger concerts also bring traffic, noise, and crowds that spill onto surrounding streets on event days. Its saving grace is placement. The complex sits right against the Arden Fair retail district and the American River Parkway, so the whole area is unusually well connected. As somewhere to actually live, though, it is essentially an events campus, and its real value shows up on the balance sheets of the residential neighborhoods next door that get to use it without hosting it.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.7
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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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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Cal Expo FAQs8 answers
Is Cal Expo a good place to live?
Cal Expo ranks 53rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.7/5) and curb appeal (2.8/5).
Is Cal Expo safe?
Cal Expo, Sacramento scores 3.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 49th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Cal Expo?
Schools serving Cal Expo, 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 Cal Expo?
Cal Expo, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 73rd 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 Cal Expo walkable to shops and restaurants?
Cal Expo, Sacramento scores 1.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 125th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Cal Expo known for?
Cal Expo, Sacramento is associated with State Fairgrounds, Event Venue and River Edge.
How does Cal Expo compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Cal Expo ranks 53rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 49th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (3.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Cal Expo?
Cal Expo, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5) and curb appeal (2.8/5).
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