Sunset West, Rocklin, CA
At a glance
Sunset West is ranked #12 of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.1/5, 13th of 19 in Rocklin) and nearby merchants (3.7/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.3/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Sunset West spreads across the western side of Rocklin where Sunset Boulevard crosses Highway 65, a large area that mixes residential streets with the retail and commercial that cluster around the interchange. It is one of the city's designated development areas, and the result is a blend: newer homes on the interior, shopping and services along the busy corridor edges. That interchange location is the defining feature. Highway 65 and the Sunset corridor put freeway access and big-box shopping right at hand, which is genuinely convenient, and also means traffic, commercial frontage, and freeway noise along the outer edges. The residential pockets set back from the corridor stay calmer. This is a workhorse part of Rocklin, valued for access more than for a signature park or view. For buyers who want to be close to the freeway and the western shopping while still landing in a residential Rocklin address, Sunset West covers a lot of ground, literally and otherwise.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.7
Public Spaces3.3
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Rock Creek Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Cobblestone Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Ruhkala Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Twin Oaks Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| George A. Buljan Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Springview Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Granite Oaks Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Rocklin High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Whitney High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Sunset West FAQs8 answers
Is Sunset West a good place to live?
Sunset West ranks 12th of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.1/5) and nearby merchants (3.7/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (3.3/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
Is Sunset West safe?
Sunset West, Rocklin scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 10th of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin.
Which schools serve Sunset West?
Schools serving Sunset West, Rocklin include Thomas Jefferson Elementary (3.5/5), Rock Creek Elementary School (4.2/5), Cobblestone Elementary School (4.2/5), Ruhkala Elementary School (4.2/5) and Twin Oaks Elementary School (3.6/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Sunset West?
Sunset West, Rocklin receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 3rd of 19 in Rocklin. Summer days run 59° to 93°F and winter days 39° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Sunset West walkable to shops and restaurants?
Sunset West, Rocklin scores 3.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 5th of 19 in Rocklin.
What is Sunset West known for?
Sunset West, Rocklin is associated with Freeway Interchange, Recreation Border and Newer Subdivisions. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.1/5).
How does Sunset West compare to other Rocklin neighborhoods?
Sunset West ranks 12th of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin. It ranks 13th of 19 in Rocklin for schools (4.1/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Rocklin are Whitney Ranch and Clover Valley.
What are the downsides of living in Sunset West?
Sunset West, Rocklin scores lowest on public spaces (3.3/5) and curb appeal (3.4/5).
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