Valleyview Acres, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Valleyview Acres is ranked #12 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.7/5, 3rd of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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Valleyview Acres sits on the north edge, in the transition between North Sacramento and Natomas near the river and the Garden Highway, where the city takes on a semi-rural character. Lots here can run large, sometimes with room for gardens, outbuildings, or animals that the central city has no way to offer, and the housing is a mix of older homes and modest builds on a looser street pattern near the levee. Practicality is the price of that space. The pocket is firmly car-dependent, everyday shopping is a drive away on the Natomas and north-side arterials, and there are few amenities inside the boundary itself. The river and the Garden Highway levee are the quiet edge that gives the area its setting. The honest context is a workaday, edge-of-city feel with conditions that vary across the area. This is a place you choose for the parcel, not the polish. The appeal is space and a river-adjacent, semi-rural quality for the money, a quiet pocket north of the central city where the room to spread out is the whole reason to be here.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek Elementary | Primary | K-4 | |
| Regency Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Rio Linda Preparatory Academy | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Norwood Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Rio Linda High | High | 9-12 |
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Valleyview Acres FAQs8 answers
Is Valleyview Acres a good place to live?
Valleyview Acres ranks 12th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is Valleyview Acres safe?
Valleyview Acres, Sacramento scores 4.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Valleyview Acres?
Schools serving Valleyview Acres, Sacramento include Dry Creek Elementary (3.2/5), Regency Park Elementary (3.4/5), Rio Linda Preparatory Academy (3.0/5), Norwood Junior High (3.0/5) and Rio Linda High (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in Valleyview Acres?
Valleyview Acres, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 71st of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 58° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Valleyview Acres walkable to shops and restaurants?
Valleyview Acres, Sacramento scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 121st of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Valleyview Acres known for?
Valleyview Acres, Sacramento is associated with Large Lots, Semi Rural and River Edge. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.7/5).
How does Valleyview Acres compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Valleyview Acres ranks 12th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 3rd of 205 in Sacramento for safety (4.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Valleyview Acres?
Valleyview Acres, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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