South Natomas, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
South Natomas is ranked #164 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.2/5. It ranks 116th of 205 in Sacramento for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.2/5) and safety (2.3/5).
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South Natomas is the older, more established half of the Natomas area, built out largely in the 1980s and 1990s between downtown and the newer developments to the north. Its housing is a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments on planned streets, and the landscaping has had time to fill in, giving it a more mature look than the North Natomas tracts. The convenience is genuine. Downtown is minutes away across the river, I-5 and Business 80 access is quick, and the airport is a short hop. Parks, paths, and the Garden Highway river edge are all close. The tradeoffs are the standard Natomas ones: a car-oriented layout, the long-discussed flood-protection context that levee work has since addressed, and arterial traffic on Truxel and Northgate. What you get for accepting them is an affordable, established home with grown-in greenery closer to downtown than anything in North Natomas. For buyers who want Natomas convenience without paying the newest-build premium, South Natomas is the value play, and the maturity of the landscaping is a quiet part of the appeal.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.7
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Lakes Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Natomas Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Two Rivers Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hazel Strauch Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Natomas Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Rio Tierra Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Natomas High | High | 9-12 | |
| Inderkum High | High | 9-12 | |
| Grant Union High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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South Natomas FAQs8 answers
Is South Natomas a good place to live?
South Natomas ranks 164th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.2 out of 5. The trade-offs are schools (2.2/5) and safety (2.3/5).
Is South Natomas safe?
South Natomas, Sacramento scores 2.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 116th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve South Natomas?
Schools serving South Natomas, Sacramento include American Lakes Elementary (1.1/5), Natomas Park Elementary (2.1/5), Two Rivers Elementary (2.7/5), Hazel Strauch Elementary (3.4/5) and Natomas Middle (2.0/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in South Natomas?
South Natomas, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 145th 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 19 inches a year.
Is South Natomas walkable to shops and restaurants?
South Natomas, Sacramento scores 2.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 116th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is South Natomas known for?
South Natomas, Sacramento is associated with Established Natomas, Downtown Minutes and Mature Landscaping.
How does South Natomas compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
South Natomas ranks 164th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 116th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (2.3/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in South Natomas?
South Natomas, Sacramento scores lowest on schools (2.2/5) and safety (2.3/5).
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