Walnut Wood, Rancho Cordova, CA
At a glance
Walnut Wood is ranked #20 of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall score of 2.2/5. It ranks 6th of 21 in Rancho Cordova for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.4/5) and public spaces (2.7/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Walnut Wood spreads along the Sunrise Boulevard corridor in the central part of the city, a primarily suburban neighborhood that the commercial spine of Sunrise runs straight through. That gives it convenience and noise in the same breath. The residential blocks are older, single-family and steady, with the retail, services and fast-food strip of Sunrise Boulevard woven into the neighborhood rather than tucked off to the side. Highway 50 and the light rail up on Folsom Boulevard are both a short drive, keeping the daily commute manageable. The obvious tradeoff is the arterial: living near a busy commercial boulevard means traffic and the streetscape that comes with it. But for buyers who want everything on Sunrise within a couple of minutes and do not mind the bustle, Walnut Wood keeps errands close and prices reasonable.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.3
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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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 | |
| 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 | |
| Riverview STEM Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Williamson Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| W. E. Mitchell Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| 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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Walnut Wood FAQs7 answers
Is Walnut Wood a good place to live?
Walnut Wood ranks 20th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova with an overall Houseberry score of 2.2 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.4/5) and public spaces (2.7/5).
Is Walnut Wood safe?
Walnut Wood, Rancho Cordova scores 1.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 18th of 21 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova.
Which schools serve Walnut Wood?
Schools serving Walnut Wood, Rancho Cordova include Gold River Discovery Center K-8 (3.0/5), Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5) and Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5). 8 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Walnut Wood?
Walnut Wood, Rancho Cordova receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 17th 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 Walnut Wood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Walnut Wood, Rancho Cordova scores 3.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 13th of 21 in Rancho Cordova.
How does Walnut Wood compare to other Rancho Cordova neighborhoods?
Walnut Wood ranks 20th of 22 neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova. It ranks 6th of 21 in Rancho Cordova for schools (3.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Rancho Cordova are Kavala Ranch and Sunridge Anatolia.
What are the downsides of living in Walnut Wood?
Walnut Wood, Rancho Cordova scores lowest on safety (1.4/5) and public spaces (2.7/5).
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