Depot Park, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Depot Park is ranked #40 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.8/5, 32nd of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.7/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Depot Park is a small residential pocket in southeast Sacramento, set where city housing runs up against the light-industrial and rail edges near the Florin and Power Inn corridors. The housing skews later single-family and townhome builds on compact streets, a quieter and more contemporary footprint than the older central grid a few miles north. Day to day, errands run out to the retail along Florin Road and the nearby arterials, and the layout is car-oriented, with Highway 99 and the light rail along the south corridor both within reach for commuting. The honest context is the industrial and rail edges that frame this part of the city. They keep the surroundings more workmanlike than scenic, and that is the thing to make peace with before buying in. The upside is concrete: a relatively newer home at a moderate price with straightforward freeway access. Depot Park is a practical south-city option rather than a destination, and it reads best to a buyer who wants newer construction and an easy commute more than a picturesque setting to walk out into.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.4
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Creek Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| 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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Houseberry School Score Data
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Depot Park FAQs8 answers
Is Depot Park a good place to live?
Depot Park ranks 40th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.8/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.7/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).
Is Depot Park safe?
Depot Park, Sacramento scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 32nd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Depot Park?
Schools serving Depot Park, Sacramento include Elder Creek Elementary (2.4/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Will C. Wood Middle (2.4/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Depot Park?
Depot Park, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 71st 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 Depot Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
Depot Park, Sacramento scores 3.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 104th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Depot Park known for?
Depot Park, Sacramento is associated with Newer Builds, Florin Corridor and Freeway Access.
How does Depot Park compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Depot Park ranks 40th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 32nd of 205 in Sacramento for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Depot Park?
Depot Park, Sacramento scores lowest on public spaces (2.7/5) and curb appeal (2.9/5).
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