La Riviera, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
La Riviera is ranked #64 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (3.8/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). It ranks 79th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.7/5) and safety (2.7/5).
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La Riviera Drive gives this core pocket its name and its shape, curving through the middle of the neighborhood between the American River to the north and US-50 to the south. It is the settled heart of the area: a full grid of 1960s ranch homes that have been lived in and looked after for decades, with a leafy, established feel that the newer edges of Greater Sacramento cannot fake. The northern boundary is the draw. The American River Parkway and its paved Jedediah Smith trail are a short reach away, which means the region's best open space is a routine part of life rather than a weekend expedition. Everyday shopping leans on the Glenbrook Shopping Center over near the Watt Avenue offramp and the businesses strung along Folsom Boulevard, both a quick drive rather than a walk. The honest knock is age. These are sixty-year-old houses, and upkeep varies house to house, so you will see beautifully kept blocks next to ones that need work. But for river access, mature trees, and a location wedged between Sacramento and Rancho Cordova, La Riviera is the address the whole pocket is named after for a reason.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.7
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. W. Erlewine Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Cambridge Heights 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 | |
| Sierra Oaks K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Albert Einstein Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rosemont High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Americano High | High | 9-12 |
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La Riviera FAQs7 answers
Is La Riviera a good place to live?
La Riviera ranks 64th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (3.8/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.7/5) and safety (2.7/5).
Is La Riviera safe?
La Riviera, Sacramento scores 2.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 80th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve La Riviera?
Schools serving La Riviera, Sacramento include O. W. Erlewine Elementary (2.8/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5). 12 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in La Riviera?
La Riviera, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 177th 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 20 inches a year.
Is La Riviera walkable to shops and restaurants?
La Riviera, Sacramento scores 1.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 64th of 205 in Sacramento.
How does La Riviera compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
La Riviera ranks 64th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 79th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in La Riviera?
La Riviera, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5) and safety (2.7/5).
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