Riviera East, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Riviera East is ranked #96 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.7/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (3.9/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). It ranks 86th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.3/5) and schools (3.0/5).
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Riviera East is the eastern end of this stretch, the largest of the four pockets and the one that runs hardest up against the American River on its northern boundary. That river edge is the whole point here. The Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail, the paved thirty-two-mile spine of the American River Parkway, threads the greenbelt right along the top of the neighborhood, so the water, the trees, and miles of car-free riding sit essentially at the back fence. Inland, the homes are the familiar 1960s and 70s single-story ranches on comfortable lots, with mature front-yard canopy that has had decades to fill in. The neighborhood sits between the City of Sacramento and Rancho Cordova, with US-50 along the southern side handing off the commute in either direction. What you give up is walkability. This is a car neighborhood, and daily errands mean a drive out to Folsom Boulevard or the shopping nearer Watt Avenue rather than a stroll. But few addresses in the region put the American River Parkway this close, and that access is what holds value here.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.0
Public Spaces3.9
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| James Marshall Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| O. W. Erlewine Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Del Dayo Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Cordova Meadows Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Albert Einstein Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Mills Middle School | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Arden Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rosemont High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Americano High | High | 9-12 | |
| Cordova High School | High | 9-12 |
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Riviera East FAQs7 answers
Is Riviera East a good place to live?
Riviera East ranks 96th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (3.9/5) and curb appeal (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.3/5) and schools (3.0/5).
Is Riviera East safe?
Riviera East, Sacramento scores 2.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 111th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Riviera East?
Schools serving Riviera East, Sacramento include A. M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired (1.8/5), Abraham Lincoln Elementary (2.0/5), James Marshall Elementary (2.2/5), O. W. Erlewine Elementary (2.8/5) and Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5). 19 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Riviera East?
Riviera East, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 192nd 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 Riviera East walkable to shops and restaurants?
Riviera East, Sacramento scores 3.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 35th of 205 in Sacramento.
How does Riviera East compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Riviera East ranks 96th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 86th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.0/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Riviera East?
Riviera East, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (2.3/5) and schools (3.0/5).
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