Carmichael Town Center, Carmichael, CA
At a glance
Carmichael Town Center is ranked #6 of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.6/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5). It ranks 6th of 11 in Carmichael for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.3/5) and schools (2.9/5).
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The name promises a shopping district. The reality is the opposite. There are no rows of storefronts in Carmichael Town Center. What defines this corner instead sits along its southern edge: Ancil Hoffman Park, the 396-acre centerpiece of the American River Parkway, home to the Effie Yeaw Nature Center and a golf course Golf Digest has placed on its national list. Homes cluster on established, shaded streets like Tarshes Drive and Cherry Blossom Way, with the river and its trails essentially in the backyard. The tradeoff is that daily errands are not on the doorstep. The Fair Oaks Boulevard shops and the Milagro Centre sit a short drive west, not a walk, so this is a part of Carmichael you choose for the open space rather than the convenience. What comes with it is wildlife, oak woodland, and one of the better stretches of the parkway for a morning loop. Worth knowing: the park pulls weekend crowds, especially during events or a golf tournament, and the quiet streets absorb the overflow parking. For anyone who wants the American River Parkway as their front-yard amenity, this is about as close as Carmichael gets.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.0
Public Spaces4.6
Curb Appeal4.1
Overall Amenities score: 4.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Carmichael Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Del Dayo Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mary Deterding 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 | |
| Cordova Gardens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Riverview STEM Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Peter J. Shields Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| W. E. Mitchell Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Mills Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| John Barrett Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Del Campo High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Americano High | High | 9-12 | |
| Cordova High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Carmichael Town Center FAQs8 answers
Is Carmichael Town Center a good place to live?
Carmichael Town Center ranks 6th of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.6/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.3/5) and schools (2.9/5).
Is Carmichael Town Center safe?
Carmichael Town Center, Carmichael scores 2.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael.
Which schools serve Carmichael Town Center?
Schools serving Carmichael Town Center, Carmichael include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), Carmichael Elementary (1.8/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Del Dayo Elementary (3.8/5) and Mary Deterding Elementary (3.6/5). 14 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Carmichael Town Center?
Carmichael Town Center, Carmichael receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 11 in Carmichael. 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 Carmichael Town Center walkable to shops and restaurants?
Carmichael Town Center, Carmichael scores 3.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.1 out of 5, 1st of 11 in Carmichael.
What is Carmichael Town Center known for?
Carmichael Town Center, Carmichael is associated with Ancil Hoffman, Nature Center and Golf Course. Its highest-scoring factors are public spaces (4.6/5) and curb appeal (4.1/5).
How does Carmichael Town Center compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?
Carmichael Town Center ranks 6th of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael. It ranks 6th of 11 in Carmichael for schools (2.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.3/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Carmichael are Sutter Avenue / Marshall Avenue and Tami Way / Lincoln Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in Carmichael Town Center?
Carmichael Town Center, Carmichael scores lowest on safety (2.3/5) and schools (2.9/5).
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