Madison Woods, North Highlands, CA
At a glance
Madison Woods is ranked #2 of 5 neighborhoods in North Highlands with an overall score of 2.3/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5). It ranks 3rd of 5 in North Highlands for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.3/5) and schools (2.6/5).
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Madison Woods is the big central block of North Highlands, the piece that touches nearly every other neighborhood in the community, from the college-adjacent streets in the southeast to the McClellan-era tracts to the north. Because it covers so much ground, it is less a single look than a stitched-together mix: long runs of midcentury single-family homes broken up by condominium and apartment clusters, including the Madison Woods condominiums the area is partly named for. That mix is both the draw and the drawback. On the single-family streets you get the same flat, walkable, older-tract feel that defines this side of the county, at prices that stay affordable. Closer to the apartment clusters and the busier through-streets, upkeep and traffic vary more, and the sheer size of the area means there is no single center of gravity to it. The reward for sitting in the middle is access. From Madison Woods you are a short hop to the college, to McClellan Park's jobs, and to the Watt Avenue shopping, without committing to any one edge of the community. It is the connective tissue of North Highlands, and it prices accordingly.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.5
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Joyce Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Madison Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Pioneer Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Woodridge Elementary | Primary | K-4 | |
| 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 | |
| Pasadena Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Charles Peck Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Foothill Ranch Middle | Middle | 5-8 | |
| Winston Churchill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Arcade Fundamental Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Will Rogers Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mira Loma High | High | 9-12 | |
| San Juan High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Madison Woods FAQs7 answers
Is Madison Woods a good place to live?
Madison Woods ranks 2nd of 5 neighborhoods in North Highlands with an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.3/5) and schools (2.6/5).
Is Madison Woods safe?
Madison Woods, North Highlands scores 2.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 1st of 5 neighborhoods in North Highlands.
Which schools serve Madison Woods?
Schools serving Madison Woods, North Highlands include Frederick Joyce Elementary (2.0/5), Madison Elementary (1.9/5), Pioneer Elementary (2.7/5), Woodridge Elementary (1.6/5) and Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5). 14 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Madison Woods?
Madison Woods, North Highlands receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 3rd of 5 in North Highlands. 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 Madison Woods walkable to shops and restaurants?
Madison Woods, North Highlands scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 3rd of 5 in North Highlands.
How does Madison Woods compare to other North Highlands neighborhoods?
Madison Woods ranks 2nd of 5 neighborhoods in North Highlands. It ranks 3rd of 5 in North Highlands for schools (2.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.3/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in North Highlands are Overbrook and North Highlands.
What are the downsides of living in Madison Woods?
Madison Woods, North Highlands scores lowest on safety (2.3/5) and schools (2.6/5).
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