Sun River, Rancho Cordova, CA
At a glance
Sun River is ranked #8 of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (3.7/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). It ranks 7th of 21 in Rancho Cordova for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.9/5) and safety (3.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Sun River sits among the master-planned neighborhoods of the Sunrise Douglas east side, a newer, planned community of clean single-family homes laid out with the sidewalks, wide streets and pocket parks that define this part of Rancho Cordova. The construction is recent enough to feel low-maintenance and consistent. Like its neighbors, the everyday rhythm is suburban and car-based, with parks and paths inside the plan and the shopping out on the arterials of Sunrise Boulevard and the surrounding corridors. The area is served by the newer east-side schools that arrived with the growth. The honest note is the same one that applies across the district: you are set well back from Highway 50, so a westbound commute takes real time, and the homes read as planned-community standard rather than distinctive. In exchange you get newness, quiet, and orderly streets.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.7
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold River Discovery Center K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Carmichael 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 | |
| Williamson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| W. E. Mitchell Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| John Barrett Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Del Campo High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Americano High | High | 9-12 | |
| Cordova High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Sun River FAQs7 answers
Is Sun River a good place to live?
Sun River ranks 8th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (3.7/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.9/5) and safety (3.4/5).
Is Sun River safe?
Sun River, Rancho Cordova scores 3.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 21 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova.
Which schools serve Sun River?
Schools serving Sun River, Rancho Cordova include Gold River Discovery Center K-8 (3.0/5), Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), Carmichael Elementary (1.8/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5) and Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5). 10 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Sun River?
Sun River, Rancho Cordova receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 18th 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 Sun River walkable to shops and restaurants?
Sun River, Rancho Cordova scores 3.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 2nd of 21 in Rancho Cordova.
How does Sun River compare to other Rancho Cordova neighborhoods?
Sun River ranks 8th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova. It ranks 7th of 21 in Rancho Cordova for safety (3.4/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova are Aerojet Business Park and Sunrise Industrial South.
What are the downsides of living in Sun River?
Sun River, Rancho Cordova scores lowest on schools (2.9/5) and safety (3.4/5).
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