North Oak Park, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
North Oak Park is ranked #150 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.3/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5). It ranks 52nd of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
North Oak Park is the top of Oak Park, Sacramento's first suburb, and the stretch that sits closest to the Broadway corridor and the UC Davis Medical Center. The housing carries the full Oak Park signature: Craftsman bungalows, foursquares, and older homes on a streetcar-era grid, much of it now in the middle of a revival driven by the Broadway food and coffee scene and the pull of the medical-center jobs next door. Location has done the rest. Close to McClatchy Park and a short hop from downtown, the neighborhood has drawn a decade of investment and the rising prices that come with it, which is a large part of why it stays so closely watched. The honest history is Oak Park's own: decades of disinvestment followed by uneven and sometimes contentious change, with conditions that still vary noticeably from block to block. The appeal is specific and durable. Historic housing, a genuinely walkable corridor in Broadway, and central-east access tied to the medical campus make North Oak Park one of the city's most-watched pockets, a place where the direction of travel is clear even if the individual streets have not all arrived at the same time.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.8
Public Spaces2.4
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bret Harte Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| David Lubin Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Tahoe Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| California Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Kit Carson Middle | Middle | 7-10 | |
| 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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North Oak Park FAQs8 answers
Is North Oak Park a good place to live?
North Oak Park ranks 150th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).
Is North Oak Park safe?
North Oak Park, Sacramento scores 1.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 183rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve North Oak Park?
Schools serving North Oak Park, Sacramento include Bret Harte Elementary (2.4/5), David Lubin Elementary (4.4/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Tahoe Elementary (2.0/5) and Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5). 6 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in North Oak Park?
North Oak Park, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 28th 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 North Oak Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
North Oak Park, Sacramento scores 4.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 96th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is North Oak Park known for?
North Oak Park, Sacramento is associated with Streetcar Bungalows, Broadway Revival and Med Center Reach. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5).
How does North Oak Park compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
North Oak Park ranks 150th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 52nd of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.2/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in North Oak Park?
North Oak Park, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.3/5) and public spaces (2.4/5).
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