New Era Park, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
New Era Park is ranked #113 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (3.8/5) and public spaces (3.7/5). It ranks 33rd of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
New Era Park tucks into the eastern edge of Midtown, in the transition between the central grid and East Sacramento near McKinley Park. The housing is the appeal: Craftsman bungalows and early-century homes on quiet, walkable streets, with the deep East Sacramento canopy beginning to take over as you move east through the neighborhood. Position gives it an unusual reach. McKinley Park, the J Street and Alhambra corridors, Midtown's restaurants, and the Sutter medical campus are all within easy range, and light rail and downtown are close, which makes this genuinely pedestrian-friendly by Sacramento standards. It borrows the best of two adjacent worlds without fully belonging to either. The tradeoffs are the predictable central-city ones: tight parking and busier arterials pressing on the edges. Inside them, the streets stay calm and rooted, with a real neighborhood feel. The draw is vintage architecture and a Midtown-and-East-Sac-adjacent address, often at a slightly gentler price than the Fab 40s a few blocks east. New Era Park tends to be the pocket people find when they wanted East Sacramento and looked one street west to make the numbers work.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.1
Public Spaces3.7
Curb Appeal3.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Theodore Judah Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Washington Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Miwok Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| C. K. McClatchy High | High | 9-12 | |
| 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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New Era Park FAQs8 answers
Is New Era Park a good place to live?
New Era Park ranks 113th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (3.8/5) and public spaces (3.7/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (3.1/5).
Is New Era Park safe?
New Era Park, Sacramento scores 1.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 149th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve New Era Park?
Schools serving New Era Park, Sacramento include Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Theodore Judah Elementary (4.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Washington Elementary (2.6/5). 5 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in New Era Park?
New Era Park, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 73rd 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 New Era Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
New Era Park, Sacramento scores 3.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 36th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is New Era Park known for?
New Era Park, Sacramento is associated with Craftsman Bungalows, Midtown Edge and McKinley Adjacent.
How does New Era Park compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
New Era Park ranks 113th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 33rd of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.4/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in New Era Park?
New Era Park, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.7/5) and nearby merchants (3.1/5).
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