Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue, Carmichael, CA
At a glance
Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue is ranked #2 of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.1/5, 2nd of 11 in Carmichael). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
This is Carmichael's eastern edge, where the community meets Fair Oaks along San Juan Avenue. It runs quieter and less trafficked than the central neighborhoods, and its best feature is easy to miss from the road: Schweitzer Grove Nature Area, a 17-acre pocket of trails and oak woodland tucked into the residential streets, with walk-in entrances off Sumter Drive, Hussey Drive, and a few other lanes. The housing is solid mid-century Carmichael on standard lots, with the unflashy, lived-in character of the east side. Buses run along San Juan Avenue and Winding Way, but day to day this is a car-oriented part of town. The tradeoff here is distance. Sitting on the far edge means the Milagro Centre, the library, and the bigger parks are all a drive rather than a stroll. What you get in return is one of the calmer corners of Carmichael and a genuine nature area most of the county has never heard of. If you would take a quiet street and a trailhead over walkable errands, the eastern edge makes a real case.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Carmichael 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 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Albert Schweitzer Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| John Barrett Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Del Campo High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 |
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Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue FAQs8 answers
Is Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue a good place to live?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue ranks 2nd of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.9/5).
Is Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue safe?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue, Carmichael scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael.
Which schools serve Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue?
Schools serving Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue, Carmichael include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), Carmichael Elementary (1.8/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5) and Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5). 6 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue, Carmichael receives 80% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Carmichael's 11 neighborhoods. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue walkable to shops and restaurants?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue, Carmichael scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 11th of 11 in Carmichael.
What is Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue known for?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue, Carmichael is associated with Nature Trails, Quiet Streets and Eastern Edge. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.1/5).
How does Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue ranks 2nd of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael. It ranks 2nd of 11 in Carmichael for safety (4.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Carmichael are Templeton Drive / Hesper Way and Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue?
Fair Oaks Boulevard / San Juan Avenue, Carmichael scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.9/5).
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