The Highlands, Rocklin, CA
At a glance
The Highlands is ranked #18 of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.0/5, 16th of 19 in Rocklin). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
The Highlands occupies a stretch of southeast Rocklin between the Sunset corridor and the Sierra College area, on gently rising ground that gives the neighborhood its name. It is an established residential district, built out in the suburban Rocklin manner with curving streets, single-family homes, and services gathered on the surrounding arterials rather than woven into the blocks. Sierra College Boulevard and the Sunset corridor put shopping, the college, and freeway access within a short drive, and the interior streets stay quiet once you are off the main roads. The canopy has matured, so most of the neighborhood reads as green and settled rather than new. The tradeoff is arterial-dependence: the everyday retail is a drive, not a stroll, and the busier edges carry traffic. But as a mature, well-kept southeast Rocklin address with easy reach to both the college and the freeway, The Highlands is a steady, unflashy choice.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces3.3
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Franklin Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Springview Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Del Oro High | High | 9-12 | |
| Whitney High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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The Highlands FAQs8 answers
Is The Highlands a good place to live?
The Highlands ranks 18th of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (2.9/5).
Is The Highlands safe?
The Highlands, Rocklin scores 2.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 16th of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin.
Which schools serve The Highlands?
Schools serving The Highlands, Rocklin include Sierra Elementary School (4.8/5), Franklin Elementary (3.4/5), Springview Middle School (3.8/5), Del Oro High (4.4/5) and Whitney High School (4.2/5).
What is the weather like in The Highlands?
The Highlands, Rocklin receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 19 in Rocklin. Summer days run 59° to 92°F and winter days 40° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is The Highlands walkable to shops and restaurants?
The Highlands, Rocklin scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 17th of 19 in Rocklin.
What is The Highlands known for?
The Highlands, Rocklin is associated with Freeway Access, Sierra Elementary and South Rocklin. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.0/5).
How does The Highlands compare to other Rocklin neighborhoods?
The Highlands ranks 18th of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin. It ranks 16th of 19 in Rocklin for schools (4.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Rocklin are Whitney Ranch and Clover Valley.
What are the downsides of living in The Highlands?
The Highlands, Rocklin scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (2.9/5).
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