Central Oak Park, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Central Oak Park is ranked #145 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.3/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5). It ranks 93rd of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.5/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Central Oak Park sits at the heart of Oak Park, Sacramento's very first suburb, platted back in the streetcar era of the 1880s. That age shows in the housing stock: Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, and foursquares laid out on a genuinely walkable grid. The neighborhood organizes itself around McClatchy Park and the retail nodes at Broadway and 35th Street, where coffee houses, a brewery, and small restaurants have driven a real revival over the past decade. Being close to the UC Davis Medical Center and a short hop from downtown has poured fuel on that, drawing investment and pushing prices up along with it. The honest history sits underneath all of it. Oak Park weathered decades of disinvestment, and the change working through it now has been uneven and, at times, genuinely contentious, with conditions that still vary block to block. This is not a settled story. For someone who wants historic architecture, walkable corners you can actually reach on foot, and a central address, Central Oak Park is one of the most closely watched neighborhoods in the city, for reasons both good and complicated.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.2
Public Spaces2
Curb Appeal2
Overall Amenities score: 2.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Father Keith B. Kenny | Primary | K-8 | |
| Bret Harte Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Tahoe Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| California Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Kit Carson Middle | Middle | 7-10 | |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 |
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Central Oak Park FAQs8 answers
Is Central Oak Park a good place to live?
Central Oak Park ranks 145th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.5/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).
Is Central Oak Park safe?
Central Oak Park, Sacramento scores 1.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 173rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Central Oak Park?
Schools serving Central Oak Park, Sacramento include Father Keith B. Kenny (1.7/5), Bret Harte Elementary (2.4/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Tahoe Elementary (2.0/5) and Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5). 6 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Central Oak Park?
Central Oak Park, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 24th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 58° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Central Oak Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
Central Oak Park, Sacramento scores 4.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.4 out of 5, 172nd of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Central Oak Park known for?
Central Oak Park, Sacramento is associated with Streetcar Bungalows, McClatchy Park and Broadway Revival. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.2/5).
How does Central Oak Park compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Central Oak Park ranks 145th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 93rd of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.0/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Central Oak Park?
Central Oak Park, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.5/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).
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