Northridge, Fair Oaks, CA
At a glance
Northridge is ranked #8 of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall score of 3.0/5. It ranks 10th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.9/5) and nearby merchants (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Northridge covers a broad stretch of northwest Fair Oaks, one of the larger established tracts, laid out as the community's postwar suburban expansion pushed north and west of the Village. The streets are conventional suburban, the lots comfortable, and the canopy mature enough to give the older blocks real shade. Northridge Elementary sits within the neighborhood, and the arterials that frame Fair Oaks put shopping and Highway 50 access within a reasonable drive. The tradeoff is that this is workaday suburban stock without the terrain drama of the river pockets or the walkability of the Village, and upkeep varies block to block. Its strength is being ordinary in the good sense: sizable, shaded, and priced below the marquee corners of Fair Oaks. The school inside its own boundaries and the decades of mature planting are what keep it on shortlists, even when the individual house is a plain 1960s original waiting on a remodel.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.0
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Kingswood K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Earl Legette Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Northridge Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Albert Schweitzer Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| John Barrett Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bella Vista High | High | 9-12 | |
| Del Campo High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| San Juan High | High | 9-12 |
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Northridge FAQs7 answers
Is Northridge a good place to live?
Northridge ranks 8th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. The trade-offs are schools (2.9/5) and nearby merchants (3.0/5).
Is Northridge safe?
Northridge, Fair Oaks scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 10th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks.
Which schools serve Northridge?
Schools serving Northridge, Fair Oaks include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5), Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5) and Kingswood K-8 (1.6/5). 11 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Northridge?
Northridge, Fair Oaks receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 4th of 13 in Fair Oaks. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Northridge walkable to shops and restaurants?
Northridge, Fair Oaks scores 3.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 6th of 13 in Fair Oaks.
How does Northridge compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?
Northridge ranks 8th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks. It ranks 10th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety (3.2/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Phoenix Field and Rolling Hills.
What are the downsides of living in Northridge?
Northridge, Fair Oaks scores lowest on schools (2.9/5) and nearby merchants (3.0/5).
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