Governors Village, El Dorado Hills, CA
At a glance
Governors Village is ranked #6 of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 6th of 25 in El Dorado Hills) and safety (3.9/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Governors Village is one of the founding neighborhoods of El Dorado Hills, set on the northwest side around Governor Drive. It carries the settled feel of the town's early build-out, with mature landscaping and a layout on a comfortable, older scale rather than the sweeping curves of the newer plans. Its standout is green space close at hand. Governor's Park brings duck ponds and fishing right into the neighborhood, and Heritage Village Park adds a second anchor, both rarer touches than most established tracts can claim. Shopping, the Town Center, and the community's schools are a short drive off. The tradeoff is the age of the housing, which is earlier tract stock that varies in upkeep and updating from block to block, and lots here are ordinary rather than expansive. What sets Governors Village apart is those ponds and parks woven into an older, green, and genuinely walkable pocket of the original El Dorado Hills.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silva Valley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| William Brooks Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Rolling Hills Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Oak Ridge High | High | 9-12 |
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Governors Village FAQs8 answers
Is Governors Village a good place to live?
Governors Village ranks 6th of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.5/5) and safety (3.9/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.3/5).
Is Governors Village safe?
Governors Village, El Dorado Hills scores 3.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 16th of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills.
Which schools serve Governors Village?
Schools serving Governors Village, El Dorado Hills include Silva Valley Elementary (4.4/5), William Brooks Elementary (4.0/5), Rolling Hills Middle (4.6/5) and Oak Ridge High (4.8/5).
What is the weather like in Governors Village?
Governors Village, El Dorado Hills receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 22 in El Dorado Hills. Summer days run 58° to 92°F and winter days 39° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 27 inches a year.
Is Governors Village walkable to shops and restaurants?
Governors Village, El Dorado Hills scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 12th of 25 in El Dorado Hills.
What is Governors Village known for?
Governors Village, El Dorado Hills is associated with Governor Parks, Golf-Course Parkland and Mature Streets. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.5/5).
How does Governors Village compare to other El Dorado Hills neighborhoods?
Governors Village ranks 6th of 25 neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills. It ranks 6th of 25 in El Dorado Hills for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in El Dorado Hills are Highland View and Marina Village.
What are the downsides of living in Governors Village?
Governors Village, El Dorado Hills scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5).
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