Elk Grove City Center, Elk Grove, CA
At a glance
Elk Grove City Center is ranked #26 of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (3.6/5) and schools (3.5/5, 20th of 27 in Elk Grove). The trade-offs are curb appeal (3.0/5) and safety (3.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Despite the name, this is the old heart of Elk Grove, not a glassy new downtown. The area hugs Elk Grove Boulevard near Elk Grove-Florin Road, with Elk Grove High School, the city's oldest campus, sitting inside the boundary and Old Town's historic blocks a short walk or drive east. This is where the town's longer history is still visible. The housing stock skews older and more varied than the master-planned south and west, the streets are flatter and more gridded, and Elk Grove Regional Park, with its lake and Strauss Island, is just up Elk Grove-Florin Road. That central position puts the farmers market, the Western Festival, and the everyday civic life of the original town close at hand. The tradeoff is that central and older also means more arterial traffic and more uneven upkeep block to block than you get in the newer subdivisions. If you want polish and predictability, the west side has it. If you want to live where Elk Grove actually started, this is the spot.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.6
Public Spaces3.3
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerr Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Elk Grove High School | High | 9-12 |
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Elk Grove City Center FAQs8 answers
Is Elk Grove City Center a good place to live?
Elk Grove City Center ranks 26th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (3.6/5) and schools (3.5/5). The trade-offs are curb appeal (3.0/5) and safety (3.3/5).
Is Elk Grove City Center safe?
Elk Grove City Center, Elk Grove scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 24th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove.
Which schools serve Elk Grove City Center?
Schools serving Elk Grove City Center, Elk Grove include Kerr Middle School (3.9/5) and Elk Grove High School (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in Elk Grove City Center?
Elk Grove City Center, Elk Grove receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 17th of 27 in Elk Grove. Summer days run 58° to 89°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 18 inches a year.
Is Elk Grove City Center walkable to shops and restaurants?
Elk Grove City Center, Elk Grove scores 3.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 14th of 27 in Elk Grove.
What is Elk Grove City Center known for?
Elk Grove City Center, Elk Grove is associated with Historic Core, Central Location and Older Homes.
How does Elk Grove City Center compare to other Elk Grove neighborhoods?
Elk Grove City Center ranks 26th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove. It ranks 20th of 27 in Elk Grove for schools (3.5/5) and scores lowest on curb appeal (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Elk Grove Boulevard / Four Winds Drive and Waterman Road / Bond Road.
What are the downsides of living in Elk Grove City Center?
Elk Grove City Center, Elk Grove scores lowest on curb appeal (3.0/5) and safety (3.3/5).
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