Laguna West, Elk Grove, CA
At a glance
Laguna West is ranked #12 of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.6/5). It ranks 5th of 27 in Elk Grove for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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Laguna West is the marquee address on this side of Elk Grove, and it earns the billing. Built in the early 1990s to a Peter Calthorpe master plan, it is one of Northern California's signature New Urbanist communities, organized around a 73-acre private recreational lake with a deliberate, walkable layout that put Laguna Town Hall, parks, and waterfront access at the center instead of a strip mall. The result feels designed rather than merely developed. Bartholomew Park and its small lake sit inside, mature trees line the streets, and the lake and town hall give residents a real shared center, the kind of place where the Fourth of July actually happens somewhere. It sits west of Interstate 5, which keeps it set apart from the rest of town in a way people either love or find a touch isolated. The tradeoffs are HOA living and a price that reflects the lake and the planning. But for distinctive architecture, genuine waterfront, and a walkable community core, nothing else in Elk Grove is quite in the same category.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.5
Public Spaces4.6
Curb Appeal4.7
Overall Amenities score: 4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| John H. Still | Primary | K-8 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Sims Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mix Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Eddy Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Luther Burbank High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 | |
| Laguna Creek High School | High | 9-12 |
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Laguna West FAQs8 answers
Is Laguna West a good place to live?
Laguna West ranks 12th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.5/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is Laguna West safe?
Laguna West, Elk Grove scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 5th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove.
Which schools serve Laguna West?
Schools serving Laguna West, Elk Grove include John H. Still (1.9/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Sims Elementary (3.4/5). 6 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Laguna West?
Laguna West, Elk Grove receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 27 in Elk Grove. Summer days run 58° to 88°F and winter days 39° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.
Is Laguna West walkable to shops and restaurants?
Laguna West, Elk Grove scores 1.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.0 out of 5, 1st of 27 in Elk Grove.
What is Laguna West known for?
Laguna West, Elk Grove is associated with Recreational Lake, New Urbanism and Waterfront Living. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.6/5).
How does Laguna West compare to other Elk Grove neighborhoods?
Laguna West ranks 12th of 27 neighborhoods in Elk Grove. It ranks 5th of 27 in Elk Grove for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Elk Grove are Elk Grove Boulevard / Four Winds Drive and Waterman Road / Bond Road.
What are the downsides of living in Laguna West?
Laguna West, Elk Grove scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.5/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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