Neighborhood

Clover Valley, Rocklin, CA

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4.0 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $886k
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    Value
    -
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    Appreciation
    0%

At a glance

Clover Valley is ranked #2 of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall score of 4.0/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 3rd of 19 in Rocklin) and schools (4.4/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Protected Preserve, Oak Woodland, Semi-Rural

Clover Valley is the great green gap in northeast Rocklin, a broad oak-woodland basin that developers eyed for years and that is now permanently protected. After a long fight, the roughly 400-acre Clover Valley Preserve was locked in as conservation land in 2025, saving one of the last intact oak woodlands in western Placer County along with the creek, wetlands, and wildlife that fill it. For the homes on the valley's edges, that outcome is the whole story: instead of hundreds of new rooftops next door, they keep a hard natural boundary of blue oaks and grassland. The catch is that the preserve is not yet open to the public, so for now the woodland is a view and a buffer more than a trail you can walk. The residential streets here are limited, sitting where the older Clover Valley Road frontage meets the newer communities around it. What sets this pocket apart is simple and rare: a protected valley of oaks that will not be built on, holding a quiet edge most of Rocklin traded away decades ago.

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Whitney Ranch, Rocklin, CA
Overall Score : 4.1
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2nd
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Clover Valley, Rocklin, CA
Overall Score : 4.0
Clover Valley is the great green gap in northeast Rocklin, a broad oak-woodland ... See Full Page
3rd
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Spring Valley, Rocklin, CA
Overall Score : 3.9
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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.1

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.4

Overall Amenities score: 3

Neighborhood Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds block the rest.
Clover Valley ranks 18th of 19 for sunshine in Rocklin, and it is one of the least sunny in Greater Sacramento. Its warmest month is July, averaging 95° highs, and it gets about 24 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
95°75°55°35°JFMAMJJASONDJul 95°
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Rank in Rocklin
18th of 19
Across Greater Sacramento
1st percentile
Rain per year
24 in
Warmest month
Jul 95° avg high
Summer day
59° → 93°F
Winter day
39° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Parker Whitney Elementary School PrimaryK-6
Cobblestone Elementary School PrimaryK-6
Valley View Elementary School PrimaryK-6
Springview Middle School Middle7-8
Granite Oaks Middle School Middle7-8
Rocklin High School High9-12

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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.

Clover Valley FAQs8 answers

Is Clover Valley a good place to live?

Clover Valley ranks 2nd of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall Houseberry score of 4.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.4/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).

Is Clover Valley safe?

Clover Valley, Rocklin scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin.

Which schools serve Clover Valley?

Schools serving Clover Valley, Rocklin include Parker Whitney Elementary School (3.8/5), Cobblestone Elementary School (4.2/5), Valley View Elementary School (5.0/5), Springview Middle School (3.8/5) and Granite Oaks Middle School (4.4/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Clover Valley?

Clover Valley, Rocklin receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 18th of 19 in Rocklin. Summer days run 59° to 93°F and winter days 39° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 24 inches a year.

Is Clover Valley walkable to shops and restaurants?

Clover Valley, Rocklin scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 12th of 19 in Rocklin.

What is Clover Valley known for?

Clover Valley, Rocklin is associated with Protected Preserve, Oak Woodland and Semi-Rural. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.4/5).

How does Clover Valley compare to other Rocklin neighborhoods?

Clover Valley ranks 2nd of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin. It ranks 3rd of 19 in Rocklin for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Rocklin are Spring Valley and Whitney Oaks.

What are the downsides of living in Clover Valley?

Clover Valley, Rocklin scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Rocklin, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Whitney Ranch, Rocklin, CA
Overall Score : 4.1
Whitney Ranch occupies the far northwest corner of Rocklin, a newer master plan ... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Clover Valley, Rocklin, CA
Overall Score : 4.0
Clover Valley is the great green gap in northeast Rocklin, a broad oak-woodland ... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Spring Valley, Rocklin, CA
Overall Score : 3.9
Spring Valley sits at the far western edge of Rocklin, up against Highway 65 and... See Full Page

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