Glenbrooke, Elk Grove, CA
At a glance
Glenbrooke is ranked #4 of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.3/5, 2nd of 27 in Elk Grove) and curb appeal (3.8/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Glenbrooke is one of the cleaner master-planned pockets of central Elk Grove, sitting just south of Civic Center Drive between Big Horn Boulevard and Bruceville Road. It is newer construction with the tidy, HOA-kept streetscape that comes with planned communities built in the 2000s and after. The location is quietly strong. District56, Elk Grove's 56-acre civic center with the aquatics complex and the Commons, sits right at the north edge along Big Horn, and Bruceville Road handles the everyday retail. That puts a genuine civic and recreation hub within walking or short-drive distance, which most Elk Grove subdivisions cannot claim. The tradeoff is the familiar newer-Elk-Grove story: the trees have not caught up to the houses, and the look can run uniform block to block. But Glenbrooke gets the fundamentals right, walkable to a civic plaza and a pool complex, well kept, and central to the newest half of town, and that combination is why it holds its value.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.1
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zehnder Ranch Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Miwok Village Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Pinkerton Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Johnson Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Cosumnes Oaks High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Franklin High School | High | 9-12 |
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Glenbrooke FAQs8 answers
Is Glenbrooke a good place to live?
Glenbrooke ranks 4th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.3/5) and curb appeal (3.8/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.1/5).
Is Glenbrooke safe?
Glenbrooke, Elk Grove scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 12th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove.
Which schools serve Glenbrooke?
Schools serving Glenbrooke, Elk Grove include Zehnder Ranch Elementary (4.8/5), Miwok Village Elementary (4.6/5), Pinkerton Middle School (4.4/5), Johnson Middle School (4.1/5) and Cosumnes Oaks High School (4.0/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Glenbrooke?
Glenbrooke, Elk Grove receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 12th 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 Glenbrooke walkable to shops and restaurants?
Glenbrooke, Elk Grove scores 2.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 6th of 27 in Elk Grove.
What is Glenbrooke known for?
Glenbrooke, Elk Grove is associated with Planned Community, Civic Hub and Newer Streets. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.3/5).
How does Glenbrooke compare to other Elk Grove neighborhoods?
Glenbrooke ranks 4th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove. It ranks 2nd of 27 in Elk Grove for schools (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Grant Line Road / Bradshaw Road and Bradshaw Road / Sheldon Road.
What are the downsides of living in Glenbrooke?
Glenbrooke, Elk Grove scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.1/5).
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