Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova, CA
At a glance
Prospect Park is ranked #5 of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (4.2/5, 3rd of 21 in Rancho Cordova). The trade-offs are schools (2.3/5) and public spaces (2.5/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Prospect Park occupies a slice of the central city near Zinfandel Drive, one of Rancho Cordova's busier north-south arterials and a corridor thick with offices and business parks just off Highway 50. The area sits at the seam where residential blocks meet the city's employment core. Because of that position, the everyday texture here is defined by proximity to work and the freeway rather than by a quiet interior. Zinfandel Drive carries the shopping, the light rail runs up on Folsom Boulevard, and downtown Sacramento is a straightforward drive west on US-50. The honest note is that this is a practical, arterial-adjacent part of the city rather than a leafy enclave, so the streetscape leans functional. What it trades that for is being close to jobs, retail and the freeway all at once.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.4
Public Spaces2.5
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cordova Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| White Rock Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Williamson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Navigator Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| W. E. Mitchell Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Mills Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Cordova High School | High | 9-12 |
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Prospect Park FAQs8 answers
Is Prospect Park a good place to live?
Prospect Park ranks 5th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (4.2/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.3/5) and public spaces (2.5/5).
Is Prospect Park safe?
Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova scores 4.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 21 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova.
Which schools serve Prospect Park?
Schools serving Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova include Rancho Cordova Elementary (1.7/5), White Rock Elementary (1.4/5), Williamson Elementary (1.4/5), Navigator Elementary (2.4/5) and W. E. Mitchell Middle School (2.6/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Prospect Park?
Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 11th of 21 in Rancho Cordova. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Prospect Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova scores 4.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 9th of 21 in Rancho Cordova.
What is Prospect Park known for?
Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova scores highest on nearby merchants (4.4/5) and safety (4.2/5).
How does Prospect Park compare to other Rancho Cordova neighborhoods?
Prospect Park ranks 5th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova. It ranks 3rd of 21 in Rancho Cordova for safety (4.2/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.3/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova are Rio Del Oro and Stone Creek.
What are the downsides of living in Prospect Park?
Prospect Park, Rancho Cordova scores lowest on schools (2.3/5) and public spaces (2.5/5).
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