Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights, CA
At a glance
Citrus Heights is ranked #1 of 7 neighborhoods in Citrus Heights with an overall score of 2.9/5. It ranks 1st of 7 in Citrus Heights for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.8/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
The neighborhood that carries the city's own name sits in the northeast corner, where Citrus Heights runs up against Roseville to the north and Orangevale to the east. Old Auburn Road threads through it, Oak Avenue forms the southern edge, and the nearer you get to the Orangevale line the more the lots stretch out and the parcels grow. It reads differently than the tight tract-home interior of the city. Expect a mix of older ranch homes, larger oak-shaded parcels, and a few lower-density holdouts that give the whole area a green, unhurried feel. Sunrise Avenue, along the Roseville border, is the main route out for shopping and the commute. The tradeoff is that everyday amenities run thin inside the boundary. There is no commercial center or major park here, so Roseville or a run down Sunrise handles most of the errands. What you get in exchange is elbow room and mature trees on the quieter, leafier end of Citrus Heights, a trade some buyers make gladly and others find too far from the action.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Mariposa Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Oakview Community Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Woodside K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Warren T. Eich Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Sylvan Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Louis Pasteur Fundamental Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Casa Roble Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mesa Verde High | High | 9-12 | |
| San Juan High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.
Citrus Heights FAQs8 answers
Is Citrus Heights a good place to live?
Citrus Heights ranks 1st of 7 neighborhoods in Citrus Heights with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.8/5).
Is Citrus Heights safe?
Citrus Heights scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 7 neighborhoods in Citrus Heights.
Which schools serve Citrus Heights?
Schools serving Citrus Heights include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5), Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5) and Mariposa Avenue Elementary (1.2/5). 11 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights receives 79% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Citrus Heights's 7 neighborhoods. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Citrus Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?
Citrus Heights scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 6th of 7 in Citrus Heights.
What is Citrus Heights known for?
Citrus Heights is associated with Large Lots, Oak Canopy and Orangevale Edge.
How does Citrus Heights compare to other Citrus Heights neighborhoods?
Citrus Heights ranks 1st of 7 neighborhoods in Citrus Heights. It ranks 1st of 7 in Citrus Heights for safety (3.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Citrus Heights are Northwest Citrus Heights and Sunrise Ranch.
What are the downsides of living in Citrus Heights?
Citrus Heights scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.8/5).
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