Sacramento, Sacramento CA — neighborhood review

Sacramento, CA

Sacramento · Sacramento County · CA 95814

Updated August 1, 2026 · Would You Live There?

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Verdict

$633K

Median Price

81/100

Walk Score

5/10

Schools

1 min

to Sacramento, CA

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
15/100
FSafety
38/100
D+Schools
50/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
B+Walkability
81/100
WYLT Score56/100

Our Take

The area is very walkable and has top‑rated schools, but home prices dwarf median incomes, making homeownership nearly impossible for most. Rent is modest but the neighborhood is heavily renter‑dominated and crime is on the moderate side.

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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

Best For

Young professionalsRentersWalkersFamilies needing good schools

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeHigh
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate

Crime & Safety

Sacramento, CA

F

Safety grade

Safety score38 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
High
38.4incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

97% higher than the national average

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