East Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA
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East Del Paso Heights is ranked #176 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.0/5. It ranks 177th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).
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East Del Paso Heights is the eastern reach of the larger Del Paso Heights area, running out toward the Rio Linda and county edges where North Sacramento starts to feel genuinely semi-rural. The defining feature is the lots. They run large out here, often with the room for outbuildings, gardens, or animals that the central city simply cannot offer. The housing is a mix of older homes and modest newer builds spread across a looser street pattern than the tighter grid closer in. It is firmly car-dependent, with everyday shopping a drive away on the arterials and few amenities inside the boundary itself. The honest context is the same as the broader Heights. This is an area that carried long-running disinvestment and uneven upkeep, and those conditions have not fully lifted. What draws people anyway is space and price: genuinely large parcels for the money, in a quiet setting at the edge of the city. For someone who wants land and elbow room over walkability and polish, few places inside Sacramento offer the trade this directly.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces2
Curb Appeal2.2
Overall Amenities score: 2.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J. Castori Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Bell Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Arcade Fundamental Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Grant Union High | High | 9-12 |
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East Del Paso Heights FAQs8 answers
Is East Del Paso Heights a good place to live?
East Del Paso Heights ranks 176th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.0 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).
Is East Del Paso Heights safe?
East Del Paso Heights, Sacramento scores 1.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 144th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve East Del Paso Heights?
Schools serving East Del Paso Heights, Sacramento include Michael J. Castori Elementary (1.8/5), Bell Avenue Elementary (2.6/5), Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy (1.4/5), Arcade Fundamental Middle (2.0/5) and Grant Union High (2.8/5).
What is the weather like in East Del Paso Heights?
East Del Paso Heights, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 58th 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 20 inches a year.
Is East Del Paso Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?
East Del Paso Heights, Sacramento scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.1 out of 5, 196th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is East Del Paso Heights known for?
East Del Paso Heights, Sacramento is associated with Large Parcels, Semi Rural and Edge Of City.
How does East Del Paso Heights compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
East Del Paso Heights ranks 176th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 177th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.2/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in East Del Paso Heights?
East Del Paso Heights, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.8/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).
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