Morrison Creek, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Morrison Creek is ranked #18 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.1/5, 13th of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.7/5) and public spaces (2.7/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Morrison Creek is named for the creek that threads through this part of southeast Sacramento, near the Florin and Power Inn corridors. The housing leans to later single-family and some newer builds on a practical grid, which gives it a quieter, more contemporary footprint than the older neighborhoods closer to the core. Day to day, the neighborhood runs on its arterials. Errands point toward the Florin Road retail and the surrounding streets, and Highway 99 and the light rail along the south corridor are within reach when it is time to commute toward downtown. The honest framing is the industrial edge. Light-industrial and warehouse uses border this stretch of the southeast, which keeps the setting workmanlike rather than scenic, and the creek that gives the place its name functions in most stretches as a drainage channel rather than a park or trail. Set expectations accordingly and the value holds up: a relatively newer home at a moderate price with straightforward freeway access in a central-south location. Morrison Creek is a practical pocket, and its appeal is in the newness and the price rather than in the water it was named for.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.7
Public Spaces2.7
Curb Appeal2.9
Overall Amenities score: 2.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Creek Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Florin Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Sierra Enterprise Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Will C. Wood Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Albiani Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Rutter Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | High | 9-12 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 | |
| Pleasant Grove High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Florin High School | High | 9-12 |
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Morrison Creek FAQs8 answers
Is Morrison Creek a good place to live?
Morrison Creek ranks 18th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.7/5) and public spaces (2.7/5).
Is Morrison Creek safe?
Morrison Creek, Sacramento scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 13th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Morrison Creek?
Schools serving Morrison Creek, Sacramento include Elder Creek Elementary (2.4/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Florin Elementary (2.0/5). 9 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Morrison Creek?
Morrison Creek, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 90th 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 Morrison Creek walkable to shops and restaurants?
Morrison Creek, Sacramento scores 1.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.5 out of 5, 158th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Morrison Creek known for?
Morrison Creek, Sacramento is associated with Newer Builds, Creek Corridor and Freeway Access. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.1/5).
How does Morrison Creek compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Morrison Creek ranks 18th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 13th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (4.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Morrison Creek?
Morrison Creek, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5) and public spaces (2.7/5).
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