Foothill Terrace, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Foothill Terrace is ranked #105 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5). It ranks 132nd of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and schools (2.7/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Foothill Terrace is a compact grid tucked between the larger Hillsdale core to its south and the eastern pockets of Foothill Farms, close enough to the Elkhorn Boulevard retail run to treat it as the local main street. The homes are the familiar 1960s and 1970s single-story tract type, on the small-lot pattern that defines this stretch of north Sacramento County. Being small and central has its advantages. Everyday errands along Elkhorn are within reach, several neighborhood parks sit nearby, and the interior streets stay quieter than the arterials that carry the traffic. It is a car-first layout like the rest of the area, but a walkable retail node is genuinely close. The tradeoffs are the ones the whole community shares: mixed upkeep block to block and the safety profile of an older, affordable grid rather than a polished suburb. Twin Rivers schools serve it. As a place to land near the walkable part of Foothill Farms without buying into a busy boulevard frontage, Foothill Terrace does the job quietly.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.5
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Foothill Ranch Middle | Middle | 5-8 |
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Foothill Terrace FAQs8 answers
Is Foothill Terrace a good place to live?
Foothill Terrace ranks 105th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and schools (2.7/5).
Is Foothill Terrace safe?
Foothill Terrace, Sacramento scores 2.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 99th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Foothill Terrace?
Schools serving Foothill Terrace, Sacramento include Frontier Elementary (3.1/5) and Foothill Ranch Middle (2.4/5).
What is the weather like in Foothill Terrace?
Foothill Terrace, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 166th 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 Foothill Terrace walkable to shops and restaurants?
Foothill Terrace, Sacramento scores 4.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 58th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Foothill Terrace known for?
Foothill Terrace, Sacramento scores highest on nearby merchants (4.5/5).
How does Foothill Terrace compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Foothill Terrace ranks 105th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 132nd of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.7/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Foothill Terrace?
Foothill Terrace, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (2.5/5) and schools (2.7/5).
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