Gateway West, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Gateway West is ranked #58 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (3.8/5) and safety (3.5/5, 43rd of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (2.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Gateway West is a newer mixed commercial-and-residential area in North Natomas, laid out near the Truxel and Del Paso Road corridors on the flat north-of-downtown land that filled in over recent decades. The character leans contemporary: apartments, townhomes, and the retail and office space that grew up alongside the Natomas expansion. For access, it is well placed. I-5 is quick to reach, and both the airport and downtown sit a reasonable drive away, which is much of what draws people to this side of the river. Like the rest of Natomas, it is car-oriented, with shopping gathered in planned centers rather than along any walkable street, and the youngest blocks still carry limited mature shade against the hard summer heat. The appeal is straightforward: relatively new housing close to the freeway and the regional retail. Gateway West is a practical, modern slice of Natomas rather than a neighborhood with deep history or a distinct center of its own, and it works best for a buyer who wants newness and easy freeway access over a settled sense of place.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.8
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal3.4
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natomas Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Two Rivers Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Witter Ranch Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Natomas Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Natomas High | High | 9-12 | |
| Inderkum High | High | 9-12 |
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Gateway West FAQs8 answers
Is Gateway West a good place to live?
Gateway West ranks 58th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (3.8/5) and safety (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (2.4/5).
Is Gateway West safe?
Gateway West, Sacramento scores 3.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 43rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Gateway West?
Schools serving Gateway West, Sacramento include Natomas Park Elementary (2.1/5), Two Rivers Elementary (2.7/5), Witter Ranch Elementary (2.2/5), Natomas Middle (2.0/5) and Natomas High (2.4/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Gateway West?
Gateway West, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 200th 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 19 inches a year.
Is Gateway West walkable to shops and restaurants?
Gateway West, Sacramento scores 1.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 55th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Gateway West known for?
Gateway West, Sacramento is associated with Newer Housing, Natomas Retail and I-5 Access.
How does Gateway West compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Gateway West ranks 58th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 43rd of 205 in Sacramento for safety (3.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Gateway West?
Gateway West, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (2.4/5).
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