Elder Creek, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Elder Creek is ranked #27 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.0/5, 17th of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.2/5) and curb appeal (2.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Elder Creek is a working neighborhood in southeast Sacramento, strung along the Power Inn corridor at the point where residential streets meet the area's deep band of industrial and warehouse uses. The housing is largely modest postwar single-family on a practical grid, and it is affordable by any Sacramento measure. Daily life runs out to the arterials, with the Florin Road and Power Inn retail close and both Highway 99 and the light rail within reach for commuting. The location is unusually job-adjacent, which is part of the point. The honest context is that industrial edge. This part of the city was built around jobs and logistics at least as much as around housing, so the surroundings read more workmanlike than scenic, and truck traffic runs heavy on the bigger streets. Nobody moves here for the views. What Elder Creek offers instead is straightforward: genuine affordability in a central-south spot with work and freeways close at hand. It is a no-frills piece of the city where the value sits squarely in the price, and it is honest about being exactly that.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.7
Public Spaces2.2
Curb Appeal2.2
Overall Amenities score: 2.3
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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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Elder Creek FAQs8 answers
Is Elder Creek a good place to live?
Elder Creek ranks 27th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.0/5). The trade-offs are public spaces (2.2/5) and curb appeal (2.2/5).
Is Elder Creek safe?
Elder Creek, Sacramento scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 17th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Elder Creek?
Schools serving Elder Creek, 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 Elder Creek?
Elder Creek, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 51st 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 Elder Creek walkable to shops and restaurants?
Elder Creek, Sacramento scores 2.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.3 out of 5, 178th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Elder Creek known for?
Elder Creek, Sacramento is associated with Affordable Grid, Power Inn Jobs and Industrial Edge. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.0/5).
How does Elder Creek compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Elder Creek ranks 27th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 17th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Elder Creek?
Elder Creek, Sacramento scores lowest on public spaces (2.2/5) and curb appeal (2.2/5).
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