Whitney Ranch, Rocklin, CA
At a glance
Whitney Ranch is ranked #1 of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 2nd of 19 in Rocklin) and schools (4.4/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.2/5).
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Whitney Ranch occupies the far northwest corner of Rocklin, a newer master plan that filled in through the 2000s and 2010s on land that was open range before. Everything is built to a current template: Wildcat Boulevard and Whitney Ranch Parkway as the spines, sidewalks on both sides, and a string of parks and paved trails knit between the rooftops. The homes skew recent, so the stucco is clean and the garages are three wide. The community amenities carry a lot of the weight here. There is a central clubhouse and pool, a network of trails, and Whitney High School sits within the plan, with William Jessup University nearby. Day to day it is a car neighborhood, and the shopping is arranged in planned centers rather than a walkable main street. The honest catch is distance. Whitney Ranch is about as far from Interstate 80 as Rocklin gets, so a commute south adds real minutes, and the newest phases still show thin, young trees. What you get in exchange is newness, planned open space, and some of the most predictable streets in the city.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.2
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.1
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Oaks Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Valley View Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Sunset Ranch Elementary School | Primary | K-6 | |
| Granite Oaks Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Rocklin High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Whitney High School | High | 9-12 |
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Whitney Ranch FAQs8 answers
Is Whitney Ranch a good place to live?
Whitney Ranch ranks 1st of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.4/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.2/5).
Is Whitney Ranch safe?
Whitney Ranch, Rocklin scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin.
Which schools serve Whitney Ranch?
Schools serving Whitney Ranch, Rocklin include Twin Oaks Elementary School (3.6/5), Valley View Elementary School (5.0/5), Sunset Ranch Elementary School (4.6/5), Granite Oaks Middle School (4.4/5) and Rocklin High School (4.7/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Whitney Ranch?
Whitney Ranch, Rocklin receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 17th 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 Whitney Ranch walkable to shops and restaurants?
Whitney Ranch, Rocklin scores 1.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 3rd of 19 in Rocklin.
What is Whitney Ranch known for?
Whitney Ranch, Rocklin is associated with Community Parks, Resident Clubhouse and Master-Planned. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.4/5).
How does Whitney Ranch compare to other Rocklin neighborhoods?
Whitney Ranch ranks 1st of 19 neighborhoods in Rocklin. It ranks 2nd of 19 in Rocklin for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Rocklin are Clover Valley and Spring Valley.
What are the downsides of living in Whitney Ranch?
Whitney Ranch, Rocklin scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5).
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