Sierra Oaks, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Sierra Oaks is ranked #48 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.2/5). It ranks 104th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.7/5) and schools (2.9/5).
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Sierra Oaks is one of the premier addresses on the east side of the river, a leafy, upscale corner of Arden set near the American River and the parkway. The housing runs to large ranch and custom homes on generous, mature lots, and some of the most prized streets bend toward the river. The Sierra Oaks Elementary catchment is another draw that keeps demand steady on specific blocks. The feel is green, private, and decidedly residential, not walkable. Shopping sits out on the Fair Oaks and Watt corridors, while the American River Parkway is close for riding and walking, which is where the neighborhood's outdoor life actually happens. The tradeoffs are straightforward. Prices land at the upper end of the east-side market, and the layout is car-dependent with little street life of its own. This is an enclave you drive home to and settle into, not one you wander. For anyone after space, established trees, and a top-tier east-side location near the river, Sierra Oaks is one of the names that reliably makes the short list.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.9
Public Spaces4.2
Curb Appeal4.7
Overall Amenities score: 4.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubert H. Bancroft 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Sierra Oaks K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Albert Einstein Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Kit Carson Middle | Middle | 7-10 | |
| Encina Preparatory High | Middle | 6-12 | |
| 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 |
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Is Sierra Oaks a good place to live?
Sierra Oaks ranks 48th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.2/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.7/5) and schools (2.9/5).
Is Sierra Oaks safe?
Sierra Oaks, Sacramento scores 2.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 83rd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Sierra Oaks?
Schools serving Sierra Oaks, Sacramento include Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary (2.7/5), O. W. Erlewine Elementary (2.8/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5) and Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5). 16 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Sierra Oaks?
Sierra Oaks, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 120th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 58° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Sierra Oaks walkable to shops and restaurants?
Sierra Oaks, Sacramento scores 3.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.4 out of 5, 3rd of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Sierra Oaks known for?
Sierra Oaks, Sacramento is associated with Large Lots, River Proximity and Upscale Arden. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.7/5) and public spaces (4.2/5).
How does Sierra Oaks compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Sierra Oaks ranks 48th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 104th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Sierra Oaks?
Sierra Oaks, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (2.7/5) and schools (2.9/5).
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