Linwood, Elverta, CA
At a glance
Linwood is ranked #1 of 4 neighborhoods in Elverta with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factor is safety (3.8/5, 1st of 4 in Elverta). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Linwood is a small pocket on the eastern side of Elverta, set into the grid of rural lanes near the Dutch Haven and Gibson Meadows pockets and off the Elverta Road corridor. It is modest rural residential, the low-density, large-lot fabric that defines unincorporated Elverta, with many parcels on wells and septic rather than city utilities. As with its neighbors, the appeal is space and quiet rather than amenities: public parks are few, shopping and the nearest freeways mean a real drive, and aircraft from Sacramento International pass to the west. Linwood is a place you choose for the elbow room and the country calm, not for anything you can walk to.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces2.6
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 2.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Elverta Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Wilson C. Riles Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Alpha Technology Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Center High | High | 9-12 |
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Linwood FAQs7 answers
Is Linwood a good place to live?
Linwood ranks 1st of 4 neighborhoods in Elverta with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
Is Linwood safe?
Linwood, Elverta scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 4 neighborhoods in Elverta.
Which schools serve Linwood?
Schools serving Linwood, Elverta include Oak Hill Elementary (2.4/5), Elverta Elementary (2.0/5), Wilson C. Riles Middle (2.8/5), Alpha Technology Middle (2.5/5) and Center High (3.5/5).
What is the weather like in Linwood?
Linwood, Elverta receives 80% of its possible sunshine, the sunniest of Elverta's 4 neighborhoods. 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 Linwood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Linwood, Elverta scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.4 out of 5, 3rd of 4 in Elverta.
How does Linwood compare to other Elverta neighborhoods?
Linwood ranks 1st of 4 neighborhoods in Elverta. It ranks 1st of 4 in Elverta for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Elverta are Gibson Meadows and Dutch Haven.
What are the downsides of living in Linwood?
Linwood, Elverta scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and public spaces (2.6/5).
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