Parker Homes, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Parker Homes is ranked #172 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.1/5. It ranks 168th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.0/5).
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Set between the Del Paso Heights and Robla areas, Parker Homes is a modest north-side pocket that lives and dies on price. Its streets are a practical grid of postwar and older single-family homes, low-key and affordable, and the pitch is direct: a freestanding house for less than the central city charges. Inside the boundary there is little beyond the houses and the quiet. The connections all run outward. Everyday errands go to the arterials, and the freeway and light rail access that make commuting workable sit over on the western side of North Sacramento, close enough to use if not to walk to. The honest frame is the one this whole side of the city shares. North Sacramento has carried long disinvestment, and conditions and upkeep vary sharply from block to block, which is the detail that matters most when shopping here. In Parker Homes the individual street counts for far more than the name on the map. The value is genuine, but it is in the price and the space rather than in any feature the neighborhood advertises, and reading the blocks carefully is the whole job of buying well.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.9
Public Spaces2.3
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Grant Union High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Parker Homes FAQs8 answers
Is Parker Homes a good place to live?
Parker Homes ranks 172nd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.1 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.0/5).
Is Parker Homes safe?
Parker Homes, Sacramento scores 2.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 134th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Parker Homes?
Schools serving Parker Homes, Sacramento include Bell Avenue Elementary (2.6/5), Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy (1.4/5) and Grant Union High (2.8/5).
What is the weather like in Parker Homes?
Parker Homes, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 54th 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 20 inches a year.
Is Parker Homes walkable to shops and restaurants?
Parker Homes, Sacramento scores 1.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.3 out of 5, 186th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Parker Homes known for?
Parker Homes, Sacramento is associated with Affordable Homes, Practical Grid and North City.
How does Parker Homes compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Parker Homes ranks 172nd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 168th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Parker Homes?
Parker Homes, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.0/5).
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