Rio Del Oro, Rancho Cordova, CA
At a glance
Rio Del Oro is ranked #6 of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (3.6/5) and schools (3.5/5, 5th of 21 in Rancho Cordova). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and safety (3.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Rio Del Oro is the newest and largest chapter in Rancho Cordova's growth, a roughly 3,800-acre specific plan east of Sunrise Boulevard between White Rock and Douglas Roads that broke ground in 2020 after more than a decade of planning. It is being built essentially from scratch, so much of it is still rooftops-in-progress and raw graded land. The plan is ambitious: thousands of homes, a large regional park in the range of 130 acres, a new high school, and millions of square feet of commercial and employment space meant to give the east side its own job base. The homes going in are current-generation construction, clean and energy-conscious. The honest reality is timing. Early phases mean thin young canopy, active construction, and amenities that are promised more than finished, and the freeway is a real drive away. For buyers willing to bet on a neighborhood still taking shape, Rio Del Oro is the ground floor of the city's next decade.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.2
Public Spaces3.3
Curb Appeal3.6
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Williamson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Natoma Station Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mather Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Navigator Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Albiani Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| W. E. Mitchell Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Pleasant Grove High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Cordova High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Folsom High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Rio Del Oro FAQs7 answers
Is Rio Del Oro a good place to live?
Rio Del Oro ranks 6th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (3.6/5) and schools (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and safety (3.3/5).
Is Rio Del Oro safe?
Rio Del Oro, Rancho Cordova scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 21 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova.
Which schools serve Rio Del Oro?
Schools serving Rio Del Oro, Rancho Cordova include Sunrise Elementary (4.4/5), Williamson Elementary (1.4/5), Natoma Station Elementary (4.0/5), Mather Heights Elementary (3.8/5) and Navigator Elementary (2.4/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Rio Del Oro?
Rio Del Oro, Rancho Cordova receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 19th 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 22 inches a year.
Is Rio Del Oro walkable to shops and restaurants?
Rio Del Oro, Rancho Cordova scores 1.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 7th of 21 in Rancho Cordova.
How does Rio Del Oro compare to other Rancho Cordova neighborhoods?
Rio Del Oro ranks 6th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova. It ranks 5th of 21 in Rancho Cordova for schools (3.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova are Stone Creek and Sun River.
What are the downsides of living in Rio Del Oro?
Rio Del Oro, Rancho Cordova scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5) and safety (3.3/5).
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