Drayton Heights, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Drayton Heights is ranked #137 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.4/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5). It ranks 110th of 205 in Sacramento for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.3/5) and safety (2.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Drayton Heights is one of the smallest pockets in Arden-Arcade, a sliver of streets hemmed by New Broadmoor Estates, Del Paso Manor, and the edge of prestige Arden Oaks. Its size makes it more a cluster of blocks than a full neighborhood, built out with midcentury single-family homes. That brush with the Arden Oaks estate ground lends it a leafier, better-kept backdrop than its interior position suggests, though it has no park or retail of its own and leans entirely on the surrounding corridors. It is an easily overlooked address in a central, green part of the community.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.5
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Cottage Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Encina Preparatory High | Middle | 6-12 | |
| Katherine Johnson Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 |
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Drayton Heights FAQs8 answers
Is Drayton Heights a good place to live?
Drayton Heights ranks 137th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.4 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.3/5) and safety (2.3/5).
Is Drayton Heights safe?
Drayton Heights, Sacramento scores 2.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 110th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Drayton Heights?
Schools serving Drayton Heights, Sacramento include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), Cottage Elementary (1.1/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5) and Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Drayton Heights?
Drayton Heights, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 138th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Drayton Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?
Drayton Heights, Sacramento scores 4.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 46th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Drayton Heights known for?
Drayton Heights, Sacramento scores highest on nearby merchants (4.5/5).
How does Drayton Heights compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Drayton Heights ranks 137th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 110th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (2.3/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Drayton Heights?
Drayton Heights, Sacramento scores lowest on schools (2.3/5) and safety (2.3/5).
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