Gary Gardens, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Gary Gardens is ranked #125 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.5/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5). It ranks 108th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.2/5) and public spaces (2.8/5).
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Tucked among Thornwood Terrace, Evergreen Estates, and the larger Country Club Estates Addition, Gary Gardens is a small residential tract in the northern reach of Arden-Arcade. It is interior ground, built out with modest midcentury homes on regular lots and no commercial frontage of its own. Life here runs out to the Marconi and Watt corridors for shopping and the drive to the freeway, and there is no marquee park or trail within the pocket itself. Its appeal is the plainer one of a low-traffic block set back from the arterials, in a central part of the community.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.5
Public Spaces2.8
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights 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 | |
| Whitney Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Arcade Fundamental Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mira Loma High | High | 9-12 |
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Gary Gardens FAQs7 answers
Is Gary Gardens a good place to live?
Gary Gardens ranks 125th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.2/5) and public spaces (2.8/5).
Is Gary Gardens safe?
Gary Gardens, Sacramento scores 2.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 123rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Gary Gardens?
Schools serving Gary Gardens, Sacramento include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5), Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5) and Mission Avenue Open Elementary (3.0/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Gary Gardens?
Gary Gardens, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 125th 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 Gary Gardens walkable to shops and restaurants?
Gary Gardens, Sacramento scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 94th of 205 in Sacramento.
How does Gary Gardens compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Gary Gardens ranks 125th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 108th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Gary Gardens?
Gary Gardens, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (2.2/5) and public spaces (2.8/5).
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