Lawrence Park, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Lawrence Park is ranked #168 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.1/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5). It ranks 98th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.1/5) and public spaces (2.8/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Lawrence Park slots quietly between Tahoe Park and Oak Park in southeast Sacramento, near the 48th Street and Broadway corridors. It is a small, compact grid of older bungalows and postwar homes, an affordable central-east pocket that sits close to several busier neighborhoods without becoming one itself. For all its low profile, it is well connected. The Stockton Boulevard corridor and the UC Davis Medical Center are nearby, and the light rail on the Highway 50 line puts the rest of the city within easy reach, which makes Lawrence Park more plugged in than its quiet reputation would suggest. The honest notes are the familiar southeast ones: arterial traffic presses on the edges, and upkeep shifts from block to block. Inside those edges, though, the streets stay calm. The draw is a vintage or postwar home at a moderate price in a genuinely central-east spot, within reach of the medical-center jobs and the deep run of services along Stockton Boulevard. It is one of the quieter, lesser-known corners of this part of the city, the sort of place people find by looking just past the neighborhoods everyone already knows.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.5
Public Spaces2.8
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Kit Carson Middle | Middle | 7-10 | |
| 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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Lawrence Park FAQs8 answers
Is Lawrence Park a good place to live?
Lawrence Park ranks 168th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.1 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.1/5) and public spaces (2.8/5).
Is Lawrence Park safe?
Lawrence Park, Sacramento scores 1.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 203rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Lawrence Park?
Schools serving Lawrence Park, Sacramento include Oak Ridge Elementary (1.6/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Kit Carson Middle (3.2/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Lawrence Park?
Lawrence Park, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 23rd 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 Lawrence Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
Lawrence Park, Sacramento scores 4.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 79th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Lawrence Park known for?
Lawrence Park, Sacramento is associated with Older Bungalows, Central East and Med Center Reach. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.5/5).
How does Lawrence Park compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Lawrence Park ranks 168th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 98th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.0/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Lawrence Park?
Lawrence Park, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.1/5) and public spaces (2.8/5).
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