South White Rock, Rancho Cordova, CA
At a glance
South White Rock is ranked #17 of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall score of 2.5/5. It ranks 11th of 21 in Rancho Cordova for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.2/5) and nearby merchants (2.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
South White Rock is the smaller pocket sitting below the Highway 50 corridor, a compact suburban patch on the south side of the freeway near Rancho Cordova's growing employment centers. It reads as a quiet residential island wrapped by arterials and business parks. The homes are older and unassuming, and the appeal is largely about access: the freeway, the White Rock Road corridor, and the job centers that have filled in this part of the city are all close. The Gold Line light rail up on Folsom Boulevard adds a car-free option for the trip downtown. The catch is context. This is not a leafy interior neighborhood with a park at its heart. It is a workaday pocket close to freeway and commercial land. For anyone who values a short trip to work over neighborhood polish, South White Rock delivers exactly that.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.3
Public Spaces2.6
Curb Appeal2.7
Overall Amenities score: 2.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordova Villa Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| White Rock Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Navigator Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Mills Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Cordova High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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South White Rock FAQs7 answers
Is South White Rock a good place to live?
South White Rock ranks 17th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. The trade-offs are schools (2.2/5) and nearby merchants (2.3/5).
Is South White Rock safe?
South White Rock, Rancho Cordova scores 3.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 11th of 21 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova.
Which schools serve South White Rock?
Schools serving South White Rock, Rancho Cordova include Cordova Villa Elementary (1.7/5), White Rock Elementary (1.4/5), Navigator Elementary (2.4/5), Mills Middle School (2.1/5) and Cordova High School (2.8/5).
What is the weather like in South White Rock?
South White Rock, Rancho Cordova receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 6th 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 South White Rock walkable to shops and restaurants?
South White Rock, Rancho Cordova scores 2.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.6 out of 5, 16th of 21 in Rancho Cordova.
How does South White Rock compare to other Rancho Cordova neighborhoods?
South White Rock ranks 17th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova. It ranks 11th of 21 in Rancho Cordova for safety (3.1/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova are Kavala Ranch and Sunridge Anatolia.
What are the downsides of living in South White Rock?
South White Rock, Rancho Cordova scores lowest on schools (2.2/5) and nearby merchants (2.3/5).
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