Templeton Drive / Hesper Way, Carmichael, CA
At a glance
Templeton Drive / Hesper Way is ranked #3 of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (3.6/5) and safety (3.6/5, 3rd of 11 in Carmichael). The trade-offs are schools (2.7/5) and public spaces (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Templeton Drive and Hesper Way mark Carmichael's far northern edge, up where the community blends toward American River College and the Del Campo High School area. It is one of the more tucked-away residential pockets, sitting off the main commercial roads and quieter for it. The housing is classic Carmichael ranch stock on regular lots, with the mature street trees that come with an established postwar neighborhood. Cohn Field and the sports fields near Del Campo give the area a recreational anchor, and the larger Manzanita Avenue shopping is a quick drive south. The honest read is that this is a get-in-the-car neighborhood for most things. There is no walkable retail node inside it. The appeal runs the other direction, toward a calm, out-of-the-way position near the top of Carmichael with schools and playing fields close at hand. People who land here are usually after the quiet first and the Del Campo proximity second, and this corner supplies both without much noise in between.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.6
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Coyle Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| 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 | |
| Charles Peck Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Will Rogers Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Del Campo High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| San Juan High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Templeton Drive / Hesper Way FAQs8 answers
Is Templeton Drive / Hesper Way a good place to live?
Templeton Drive / Hesper Way ranks 3rd of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (3.6/5) and safety (3.6/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.7/5) and public spaces (3.2/5).
Is Templeton Drive / Hesper Way safe?
Templeton Drive / Hesper Way, Carmichael scores 3.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael.
Which schools serve Templeton Drive / Hesper Way?
Schools serving Templeton Drive / Hesper Way, Carmichael include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Coyle Avenue Elementary (1.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5) and Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5). 7 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Templeton Drive / Hesper Way?
Templeton Drive / Hesper Way, Carmichael receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 6th of 11 in Carmichael. 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 Templeton Drive / Hesper Way walkable to shops and restaurants?
Templeton Drive / Hesper Way, Carmichael scores 3.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 5th of 11 in Carmichael.
What is Templeton Drive / Hesper Way known for?
Templeton Drive / Hesper Way, Carmichael is associated with North Carmichael, Sports Fields and Tucked Away.
How does Templeton Drive / Hesper Way compare to other Carmichael neighborhoods?
Templeton Drive / Hesper Way ranks 3rd of 11 neighborhoods in Carmichael. It ranks 3rd of 11 in Carmichael for safety (3.6/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.7/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Carmichael are Fair Oaks Boulevard / Walnut Avenue and Winding Way / Dewey Drive.
What are the downsides of living in Templeton Drive / Hesper Way?
Templeton Drive / Hesper Way, Carmichael scores lowest on schools (2.7/5) and public spaces (3.2/5).
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