Brentwood, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Brentwood is ranked #103 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.6/5. It ranks 75th of 205 in Sacramento for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.2/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Brentwood is one of south Sacramento's lesser-known pockets, tucked below Land Park where the Fruitridge and Freeport corridors frame it. The housing is mostly older single-family and postwar stock on regular lots, a practical and affordable stretch of the city with no marquee identity to trade on. Day to day, errands run out to the retail along Fruitridge Road and Freeport Boulevard, because there is little commercial activity inside the neighborhood itself, so the layout takes a car for granted. What the location does offer is proximity. Land Park, the zoo, and the river sit within a reasonable reach to the northwest, and downtown is close to a straight shot up either Freeport or Riverside. So the appeal is not a single feature but a position: a quiet, unassuming address that is genuinely central to south Sacramento for a modest price. It works best for someone who values that geography, a short run to Land Park and downtown, over any particular landmark, because a landmark is the one thing Brentwood does not have.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.2
Public Spaces2.6
Curb Appeal2.7
Overall Amenities score: 2.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Parks Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| H. W. Harkness Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| C. K. McClatchy High | High | 9-12 | |
| Luther Burbank High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 |
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Brentwood FAQs8 answers
Is Brentwood a good place to live?
Brentwood ranks 103rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.2/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
Is Brentwood safe?
Brentwood, Sacramento scores 2.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 75th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Brentwood?
Schools serving Brentwood, Sacramento include Rosa Parks Elementary (1.2/5), H. W. Harkness Elementary (2.1/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5) and Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Brentwood?
Brentwood, Sacramento receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 8th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 58° to 90°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.
Is Brentwood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Brentwood, Sacramento scores 2.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.5 out of 5, 161st of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Brentwood known for?
Brentwood, Sacramento is associated with Affordable South City, Older Homes and Drive Oriented.
How does Brentwood compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Brentwood ranks 103rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 75th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (2.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Brentwood?
Brentwood, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.2/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
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