Churchill Downs, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Churchill Downs is ranked #25 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factor is schools (3.9/5, 11th of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and safety (2.9/5).
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Churchill Downs anchors the west-central part of the CDP, and it has something most Vineyard pockets do not: its own community park. Churchill Downs Community Park on Waterman Road brings soccer fields, tennis and volleyball courts, and walking paths into the middle of the neighborhood, which lifts the everyday outdoor life above the typical tract standard. The housing is mostly 1990s and 2000s single-family stucco on standard lots, laid out in the planned, curving-street pattern common to this side of Sacramento County. The park and the nearby creek greenbelt do a lot of the heavy lifting for open space, since walkable retail is still a drive out to Bradshaw or Elk Grove-Florin. The honest downsides are the ones shared across the CDP: unincorporated service coverage, arterial noise on the edges, and long, hot summers on the flats. The real reason to look here is the park, which gives Churchill Downs a genuine center that a lot of its neighbors have to drive to reach.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.2
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Adreani Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Fite Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Albiani Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Smedberg Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Pleasant Grove High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Sheldon High School | High | 9-12 |
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Churchill Downs FAQs7 answers
Is Churchill Downs a good place to live?
Churchill Downs ranks 25th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (3.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and safety (2.9/5).
Is Churchill Downs safe?
Churchill Downs, Sacramento scores 2.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 67th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Churchill Downs?
Schools serving Churchill Downs, Sacramento include Butler Elementary (3.6/5), Adreani Elementary (5.0/5), Fite Elementary (3.2/5), Albiani Middle School (4.2/5) and Smedberg Middle School (3.0/5). 2 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Churchill Downs?
Churchill Downs, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 155th 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 19 inches a year.
Is Churchill Downs walkable to shops and restaurants?
Churchill Downs, Sacramento scores 1.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 123rd of 205 in Sacramento.
How does Churchill Downs compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Churchill Downs ranks 25th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 11th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Churchill Downs?
Churchill Downs, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5) and safety (2.9/5).
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