Rolling Hills, Fair Oaks, CA
At a glance
Rolling Hills is ranked #10 of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (3.7/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). It ranks 6th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and schools (3.2/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Rolling Hills earns its name honestly, a small central pocket where the streets rise and dip over some of the more contoured ground in Fair Oaks. The homes date largely to the 1970s and run a bit larger than the surrounding midcentury tracts, set back on lots that use the slope rather than bulldozing it flat. It sits within easy reach of the Village and the American River Parkway without fronting either, so you get the canopy and the quiet without the through-traffic. The downside is age: seventies construction means many houses have had one remodel and could use another, and the split-level floor plans of the era are not for everyone. The appeal is the terrain and the tree cover, a combination that reads as established rather than assembled. On a street that crests toward a distant tree line, it is easy to forget you are minutes from Sunrise Boulevard.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.2
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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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 | |
| Northridge Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Andrew Carnegie Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Bella Vista High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Rolling Hills FAQs7 answers
Is Rolling Hills a good place to live?
Rolling Hills ranks 10th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (3.7/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.2/5) and schools (3.2/5).
Is Rolling Hills safe?
Rolling Hills, Fair Oaks scores 3.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks.
Which schools serve Rolling Hills?
Schools serving Rolling Hills, 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). 6 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Rolling Hills?
Rolling Hills, Fair Oaks receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 9th 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 Rolling Hills walkable to shops and restaurants?
Rolling Hills, 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 3.1 out of 5, 8th of 13 in Fair Oaks.
How does Rolling Hills compare to other Fair Oaks neighborhoods?
Rolling Hills ranks 10th of 13 neighborhoods in Fair Oaks. It ranks 6th of 13 in Fair Oaks for safety (3.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Fair Oaks are Montview.
What are the downsides of living in Rolling Hills?
Rolling Hills, Fair Oaks scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.2/5) and schools (3.2/5).
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