Hood Franklin Road, Elk Grove, CA
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Hood Franklin Road is ranked #9 of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall score of 3.6/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.2/5, 4th of 27 in Elk Grove) and safety (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).
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This is the rural southwest end of Elk Grove, out where the subdivisions surrender to farmland and the Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Interstate 5 runs the western and northern edges and Hood Franklin Road the south, and most of what sits inside is agricultural land and scattered large parcels rather than tract housing. The character is open and quiet to the point of remote. The refuge wetlands draw migratory birds and keep a wide band of the area permanently undeveloped, so the horizon is fields, sloughs, and sky instead of rooftops. The Hood Franklin interchange gives quick I-5 access toward Sacramento or south toward the Delta. The tradeoffs are real and worth naming. This is low-lying ground next to a refuge, so seasonal water and flood considerations come with the territory, services are a genuine drive, and the freeway is a constant presence on two sides. For anyone who wants acreage, birds, and a fast on-ramp over neighbors and sidewalks, the Hood Franklin stretch is about as rural as Elk Grove gets.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces2.4
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Stone Lake Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Elliott Ranch 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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Hood Franklin Road FAQs8 answers
Is Hood Franklin Road a good place to live?
Hood Franklin Road ranks 9th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall Houseberry score of 3.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.2/5) and safety (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).
Is Hood Franklin Road safe?
Hood Franklin Road, Elk Grove scores 3.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 14th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove.
Which schools serve Hood Franklin Road?
Schools serving Hood Franklin Road, Elk Grove include Franklin Elementary (4.2/5), Stone Lake Elementary (4.4/5), Elliott Ranch Elementary (5.0/5), Pinkerton Middle School (4.4/5) and Johnson Middle School (4.1/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Hood Franklin Road?
Hood Franklin Road, Elk Grove receives 81% of its possible sunshine, the sunniest of Elk Grove's 27 neighborhoods. Summer days run 57° to 88°F and winter days 39° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.
Is Hood Franklin Road walkable to shops and restaurants?
Hood Franklin Road, Elk Grove scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.3 out of 5, 25th of 27 in Elk Grove.
What is Hood Franklin Road known for?
Hood Franklin Road, Elk Grove is associated with Agricultural Land, Wildlife Refuge and Rural Isolation. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.2/5).
How does Hood Franklin Road compare to other Elk Grove neighborhoods?
Hood Franklin Road ranks 9th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove. It ranks 4th of 27 in Elk Grove for schools (4.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Laguna Boulevard / Bruceville Road.
What are the downsides of living in Hood Franklin Road?
Hood Franklin Road, Elk Grove scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).
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