East Sacramento, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
East Sacramento is ranked #26 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.9/5) and public spaces (4.4/5). It ranks 38th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.7/5) and schools (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
East Sacramento is the grand old guard of the city's central neighborhoods, the leafy district east of Midtown best known for the Fabulous Forties, the streets in the low 40s lined with Tudors, Colonials, and some of the most coveted homes in Sacramento. It sets a standard the rest of the central grid measures itself against. McKinley Park is the green heart of it, with its rose garden, playground, and pool, while the J Street and Folsom Boulevard corridors carry the restaurants, cafes, and everyday retail. The canopy is fully mature, the blocks are walkable by residential standards, and both the Sutter medical campus and downtown sit close. The tradeoffs are the price of all that. Values here sit at the very top of the central-city market, and the older homes bring their own friction along with tight parking on the busier blocks. What justifies the premium is specific and hard to reproduce: established architecture, a real park at the center, and a blue-chip central address. East Sacramento is, quite literally, the benchmark other neighborhoods get compared to.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.2
Public Spaces4.4
Curb Appeal4.9
Overall Amenities score: 4.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Caleb Greenwood Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| David Lubin Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Peter Burnett Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Tahoe Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Theodore Judah Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Norwood Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Kit Carson Middle | Middle | 7-10 | |
| Miwok Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Grant Union High | High | 9-12 | |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rosemont High | High | 9-12 |
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East Sacramento FAQs8 answers
Is East Sacramento a good place to live?
East Sacramento ranks 26th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.9/5) and public spaces (4.4/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.7/5) and schools (3.2/5).
Is East Sacramento safe?
East Sacramento, Sacramento scores 2.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 79th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve East Sacramento?
Schools serving East Sacramento, Sacramento include Woodlake Elementary (1.7/5), Caleb Greenwood Elementary (5.0/5), David Lubin Elementary (4.4/5), Peter Burnett Elementary (2.0/5) and Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5). 12 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in East Sacramento?
East Sacramento, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 50th 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 East Sacramento walkable to shops and restaurants?
East Sacramento, Sacramento scores 4.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.5 out of 5, 1st of 205 in Sacramento.
What is East Sacramento known for?
East Sacramento, Sacramento is associated with Fabulous Forties, McKinley Park and Mature Canopy. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.9/5) and public spaces (4.4/5).
How does East Sacramento compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
East Sacramento ranks 26th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 38th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.2/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in East Sacramento?
East Sacramento, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (2.7/5) and schools (3.2/5).
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