Sacramento, CA

The Good

• ✓Excellent walkability (Walk Score 83)
• ✓All schools rated 5/5
• ✓Good public transit (Transit Score 62)
• ✓Close to downtown Sacramento (1‑minute commute)

Real Talk

• !Housing costs far exceed median income – only about 9% of units are owner‑occupied
• !Crime is moderate; property crime rates in Sacramento tend to be higher than national average
• !High housing cost can lead to financial stress for residents
• !Noise and traffic may be noticeable due to dense population
• $High property taxes on expensive homes
• $Insurance costs can be steep in a high‑value market
• $Maintenance and repair costs higher due to older housing stock

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