Natomas Creek, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Natomas Creek is ranked #32 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.0/5, 26th of 205 in Sacramento) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.7/5).
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Like its neighbors, Natomas Creek was planned from scratch, one of the master-planned residential pockets that filled North Natomas over recent decades on the flat former farmland north of downtown. The homes are contemporary single-family and townhomes on tidy, planned streets, laced with the parks, paths, and basins that characterize the whole Natomas build-out. The daily geography favors the freeway. The neighborhood sits close to the regional shopping and the Natomas entertainment options, with quick Interstate 5 access and a reasonable line to both the airport and downtown, so the things worth driving to are never far. The tradeoffs are the area's standard set, and worth naming plainly: the layout assumes a car, the newer streets still lack the mature shade that would soften the summer heat, and the neighborhood sits within the long-discussed flood-protection context that levee upgrades have steadily improved. In exchange comes a newer home with planned parks and strong freeway access. Natomas Creek is a comfortable, modern pocket rather than a place with deep history or a walkable center, and it delivers on that promise without pretending to be anything more layered than it is.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.4
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Allen Hight Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Northlake TK-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Natomas Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Inderkum High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Linda High | High | 9-12 |
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Natomas Creek FAQs8 answers
Is Natomas Creek a good place to live?
Natomas Creek ranks 32nd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.0/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.7/5).
Is Natomas Creek safe?
Natomas Creek, Sacramento scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 26th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Natomas Creek?
Schools serving Natomas Creek, Sacramento include H. Allen Hight Elementary (1.6/5), Northlake TK-8 (3.1/5), Natomas Middle (2.0/5), Inderkum High (3.2/5) and Rio Linda High (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in Natomas Creek?
Natomas Creek, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 155th 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 18 inches a year.
Is Natomas Creek walkable to shops and restaurants?
Natomas Creek, Sacramento scores 1.4 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 72nd of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Natomas Creek known for?
Natomas Creek, Sacramento is associated with Master Planned, Newer Homes and Planned Parks. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.0/5).
How does Natomas Creek compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Natomas Creek ranks 32nd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 26th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Natomas Creek?
Natomas Creek, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.4/5) and schools (2.7/5).
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