Palmgate, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Palmgate is ranked #179 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.0/5. It ranks 160th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.6/5) and nearby merchants (2.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Palmgate is the smallest of Foothill Farms' pockets, a manufactured and mobile home community on the southern side of the area, close to Auburn Boulevard and the Interstate 80 corridor. The housing here is factory-built rather than the stick-frame tract seen elsewhere in the community, set on the compact lots that come with that format. What it offers is one of the lowest points of entry in this part of the county, with freeway access and Watt Avenue retail a short drive off. The tradeoffs are real: you are near busy arterials and an aging commercial strip, curb appeal is what you would expect from an older mobile home park, and the safety profile follows the surrounding area. Twin Rivers Unified serves the schools. It is a budget-first foothold, and it is priced accordingly.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces2.6
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elementary | Primary | K-8 | |
| Woodridge Elementary | Primary | K-4 | |
| Foothill Ranch Middle | Middle | 5-8 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Palmgate FAQs7 answers
Is Palmgate a good place to live?
Palmgate ranks 179th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.0 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.6/5) and nearby merchants (2.0/5).
Is Palmgate safe?
Palmgate, Sacramento scores 1.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 163rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Palmgate?
Schools serving Palmgate, Sacramento include Pioneer Elementary (2.7/5), Woodridge Elementary (1.6/5) and Foothill Ranch Middle (2.4/5).
What is the weather like in Palmgate?
Palmgate, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 145th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Palmgate walkable to shops and restaurants?
Palmgate, Sacramento scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.4 out of 5, 175th of 205 in Sacramento.
How does Palmgate compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Palmgate ranks 179th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 160th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.4/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Palmgate?
Palmgate, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.6/5) and nearby merchants (2.0/5).
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