Greenbriar, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Greenbriar is ranked #159 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.2/5. Its standout factor is curb appeal (3.8/5). It ranks 142nd of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (2.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Greenbriar sits at the far northern frontier of North Natomas, out past the established Natomas neighborhoods where the rooftops thin toward the airport and Metro Air Park. It is one of the city's newest planned communities, which shows in everything: contemporary single-family homes and townhomes on fresh streets, laid out with the parks, paths, and infrastructure a modern master plan builds in from day one. The location is organized around movement. Interstate 5 is close, downtown is a straight shot south, and the airport is only minutes off, which makes this one of the better-connected corners of the city for anyone who lives by the freeway and the terminal. What it does not have yet is time. The canopy is thin, so there is little mature shade to blunt the Natomas summer heat, the retail and amenities are still filling in around the newest phases, and the whole layout assumes a car. This is the trade of any brand-new edge neighborhood: you accept the raw, unfinished look and the drive to everything in exchange for a home where nothing has aged and the streets are as new as the plumbing.
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Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3.8
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Allen Hight Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Paso Verde | Primary | K-8 | |
| Northlake TK-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Natomas Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Inderkum High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Linda High | High | 9-12 |
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Greenbriar FAQs8 answers
Is Greenbriar a good place to live?
Greenbriar ranks 159th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is curb appeal (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (2.0/5).
Is Greenbriar safe?
Greenbriar, Sacramento scores 2.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 137th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Greenbriar?
Schools serving Greenbriar, Sacramento include H. Allen Hight Elementary (1.6/5), Paso Verde (2.2/5), Northlake TK-8 (3.1/5), Natomas Middle (2.0/5) and Inderkum High (3.2/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Greenbriar?
Greenbriar, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 174th 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 18 inches a year.
Is Greenbriar walkable to shops and restaurants?
Greenbriar, Sacramento scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 115th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Greenbriar known for?
Greenbriar, Sacramento is associated with New Construction, Northern Frontier and Airport Minutes.
How does Greenbriar compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Greenbriar ranks 159th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 142nd of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Greenbriar?
Greenbriar, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (2.0/5).
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