Elmhurst, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Elmhurst is ranked #41 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (3.7/5) and schools (3.5/5, 25th of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Elmhurst is a small, well-kept older neighborhood sitting just east of the UC Davis Medical Center, one of the central-city pockets that draws a steady benefit from having the medical campus next door. The housing is largely 1910s-to-1930s bungalows and period homes on a tidy grid, the kind of historic stock that has held its appeal through every market. Its geography does a lot of the work. Elmhurst sits between Oak Park and Tahoe Park, close to the Stockton Boulevard corridor, the med center jobs, and the light rail along the Highway 50 line, and it is walkable and genuinely central. The tradeoffs come from those same advantages. The busy arterials that frame the neighborhood, especially Stockton Boulevard and the freeway, bring their noise, and the adjacent hospital brings real parking pressure onto the surrounding streets. For a buyer who wants vintage homes and a central-east address tied directly to the medical campus, Elmhurst is a quietly strong pick, close to the jobs and the light rail without the price of the marquee central neighborhoods.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.2
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lubin Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Kit Carson Middle | Middle | 7-10 | |
| Miwok Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Elmhurst FAQs8 answers
Is Elmhurst a good place to live?
Elmhurst ranks 41st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (3.7/5) and schools (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.2/5).
Is Elmhurst safe?
Elmhurst, Sacramento scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 66th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Elmhurst?
Schools serving Elmhurst, Sacramento include David Lubin Elementary (4.4/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Kit Carson Middle (3.2/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 39th 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 Elmhurst walkable to shops and restaurants?
Elmhurst, Sacramento scores 3.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 44th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Elmhurst known for?
Elmhurst, Sacramento is associated with Vintage Bungalows, Med Center Adjacent and Central Grid.
How does Elmhurst compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Elmhurst ranks 41st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 25th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.5/5) and scores lowest on safety (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.2/5).
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