Northwest Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights, CA
At a glance
Northwest Citrus Heights is ranked #2 of 7 neighborhoods in Citrus Heights with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (3.9/5) and public spaces (3.9/5). It ranks 1st of 7 in Citrus Heights for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and safety (2.8/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Northwest Citrus Heights is the pocket people land in for the schools, and nobody here is subtle about it. Lichen K-8 sits right in the middle of the neighborhood on Lichen Drive, and it is the fixed point a lot of searches rotate around. The area reaches the Roseville line on its north and east and runs out to Roseville Road on the west, which buys you Citrus Heights pricing with one foot in the better-regarded north-county corridor. Physically it is tidy, established suburban: well-kept single-story homes, calm interior streets, and the unmistakable feel of a place that is looked after. It carries itself as safer and more buttoned-up than the city average, and that reputation shows up plainly in what homes ask. The catch is that it is residential almost to a fault. Shopping and restaurants live out on Antelope Road and over in Roseville, so this is not a walk-to-coffee corner of town. What it is instead is the steadiest, schools-first pocket of Citrus Heights, and it tends to be the first stop for anyone just priced out of Roseville.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces3.9
Curb Appeal3.9
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| George A. Buljan Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Sylvan Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mesa Verde High | High | 9-12 | |
| Oakmont High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.
Northwest Citrus Heights FAQs8 answers
Is Northwest Citrus Heights a good place to live?
Northwest Citrus Heights ranks 2nd of 7 neighborhoods in Citrus Heights with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (3.9/5) and public spaces (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and safety (2.8/5).
Is Northwest Citrus Heights safe?
Northwest Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights scores 2.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 7 neighborhoods in Citrus Heights.
Which schools serve Northwest Citrus Heights?
Schools serving Northwest Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5), Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5) and Mission Avenue Open Elementary (3.0/5). 6 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Northwest Citrus Heights?
Northwest Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 7 in Citrus Heights. Summer days run 59° to 92°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Northwest Citrus Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?
Northwest Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 3rd of 7 in Citrus Heights.
What is Northwest Citrus Heights known for?
Northwest Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights is associated with Strong Schools, Roseville Border and Settled Streets.
How does Northwest Citrus Heights compare to other Citrus Heights neighborhoods?
Northwest Citrus Heights ranks 2nd of 7 neighborhoods in Citrus Heights. It ranks 1st of 7 in Citrus Heights for schools (2.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Citrus Heights are Sunrise Ranch and Rusch Park.
What are the downsides of living in Northwest Citrus Heights?
Northwest Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and safety (2.8/5).
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