Ridge, Fair Oaks, CA
At a glance
Ridge is ranked #6 of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (3.6/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). It ranks 2nd of 13 in Fair Oaks for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and safety (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Ridge is a small enclave on the high ground of far eastern Fair Oaks, sharing edges with Curragh Downs and Lake Natoma Heights above the Lake Natoma corridor. The elevation is the draw, putting the American River Parkway and the bluffs within close reach. This is a quiet, low-through-traffic pocket rather than a destination, with established homes on comfortable lots. Being tucked at the eastern edge means services and the Village both require a drive, and there is little you can reach on foot. The trade for that isolation is quiet and proximity to the river bluffs. It is parkway access, more than any single street, that gives the pocket its value.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.2
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3
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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 | |
| Earl Legette Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Twin Lakes Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Natoma Station Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Sutter Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bella Vista High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Folsom High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Ridge FAQs7 answers
Is Ridge a good place to live?
Ridge ranks 6th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (3.6/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and safety (3.2/5).
Is Ridge safe?
Ridge, Fair Oaks scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 11th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks.
Which schools serve Ridge?
Schools serving Ridge, 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 Earl Legette Elementary (3.6/5). 9 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Ridge?
Ridge, Fair Oaks receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 12th 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 23 inches a year.
Is Ridge walkable to shops and restaurants?
Ridge, Fair Oaks scores 1.2 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 9th of 13 in Fair Oaks.
How does Ridge compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?
Ridge ranks 6th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks. It ranks 2nd of 13 in Fair Oaks for schools (3.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Buena Vista Oaks and Northridge.
What are the downsides of living in Ridge?
Ridge, Fair Oaks scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5) and safety (3.2/5).
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