South Hagginwood, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
South Hagginwood is ranked #204 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 1.7/5. It ranks 193rd of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.2/5) and schools (2.1/5).
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South Hagginwood is the southern stretch of the Hagginwood area, sitting closer to the Arden Way and Del Paso corridors on the river side of the north city. Its housing has genuine age to it: older single-family homes, bungalows, and Minimal Traditional designs from the early-to-mid 20th century on a practical grid, more established than the newer north-side tracts. Location keeps it connected. Downtown is close across the river, with light rail, I-80, and Business 80 all within reach, and the Marysville and Del Paso corridors carry the everyday retail. The bones here are real, the kind of vintage housing stock that holds character even when a block needs work. The honest picture is the broader North Sacramento one: long disinvestment, uneven change, and conditions that shift from block to block. This is a part of town that has had a harder run than its central-city cousins, and it is fair to read it that way. The appeal is older housing with character at an affordable price close to downtown, a workaday pocket whose potential rests in those good bones.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.8
Public Spaces2.6
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagginwood Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Primary | 3-6 | |
| Northwood Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Grant Union High | High | 9-12 |
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South Hagginwood FAQs8 answers
Is South Hagginwood a good place to live?
South Hagginwood ranks 204th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 1.7 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.2/5) and schools (2.1/5).
Is South Hagginwood safe?
South Hagginwood, Sacramento scores 1.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 192nd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve South Hagginwood?
Schools serving South Hagginwood, Sacramento include Hagginwood Elementary (2.0/5), Las Palmas Elementary (2.6/5), Northwood Elementary (1.4/5), Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy (1.4/5) and Grant Union High (2.8/5).
What is the weather like in South Hagginwood?
South Hagginwood, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 80th 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 South Hagginwood walkable to shops and restaurants?
South Hagginwood, Sacramento scores 2.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5, 151st of 205 in Sacramento.
What is South Hagginwood known for?
South Hagginwood, Sacramento is associated with Older Character, Affordable North and Downtown Reach.
How does South Hagginwood compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
South Hagginwood ranks 204th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 193rd of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in South Hagginwood?
South Hagginwood, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.2/5) and schools (2.1/5).
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