Gum Ranch, Fair Oaks, CA
At a glance
Gum Ranch is ranked #5 of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (3.7/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). It ranks 8th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.7/5) and schools (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Gum Ranch is one of the newer chapters in Fair Oaks, a north-side pocket where the Heritage at Gum Ranch development brought clean, current construction to ground that had long stayed rural. The homes here read modern next to the community's midcentury tracts, with the tidy stucco and open plans of recent builds. The standout is Gum Ranch Park, a roughly four-acre green space that opened in 2022 with a playground and open lawn, giving the newer streets a walkable anchor most Fair Oaks pockets grew up without. Being newer, the canopy is still filling in, so the deep shade that defines older Fair Oaks is a decade or two away here. What you get in exchange is low-maintenance newness and a park built into the plan, a rarer combination on this side of the community. The trees will catch up, and the fresh construction is here now.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.7
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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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 | |
| Northridge Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bella Vista High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Gum Ranch FAQs7 answers
Is Gum Ranch a good place to live?
Gum Ranch ranks 5th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (3.7/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.7/5) and schools (3.2/5).
Is Gum Ranch safe?
Gum Ranch, Fair Oaks scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks.
Which schools serve Gum Ranch?
Schools serving Gum Ranch, Fair Oaks 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 Gum Ranch?
Gum Ranch, Fair Oaks receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 9th of 13 in Fair Oaks. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Gum Ranch walkable to shops and restaurants?
Gum Ranch, Fair Oaks scores 2.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 4th of 13 in Fair Oaks.
How does Gum Ranch compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?
Gum Ranch ranks 5th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks. It ranks 8th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety (3.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.7/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Ridge and Buena Vista Oaks.
What are the downsides of living in Gum Ranch?
Gum Ranch, Fair Oaks scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.7/5) and schools (3.2/5).
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