South Woods, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
South Woods is ranked #118 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.6/5. It ranks 107th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (2.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
South Woods is a small recorded subdivision on the far western edge of Vineyard, sitting between Caselman Ranch, Tamarindo, and Vintage Park near the Elk Grove-Florin corridor. It is a compact block of single-family tract homes rather than a district with its own retail or parks, on quiet planned streets. Everyday life here runs on the west-side arterials and the surrounding road grid, in the same car-first, county-served pattern as the rest of this corner. It is a plain, low-key foothold on the western boundary of the CDP, close to the shopping on the nearby boulevards without being on top of it.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 2.7
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florin Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Tsukamoto Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Smedberg Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Rutter Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Sheldon High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Florin High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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South Woods FAQs7 answers
Is South Woods a good place to live?
South Woods ranks 118th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (2.4/5).
Is South Woods safe?
South Woods, Sacramento scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 109th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve South Woods?
Schools serving South Woods, Sacramento include Florin Elementary (2.0/5), Tsukamoto Elementary (3.4/5), Smedberg Middle School (3.0/5), Rutter Middle School (2.4/5) and Sheldon High School (3.7/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in South Woods?
South Woods, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 62nd 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 Woods walkable to shops and restaurants?
South Woods, Sacramento scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5, 149th of 205 in Sacramento.
How does South Woods compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
South Woods ranks 118th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 107th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in South Woods?
South Woods, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (2.4/5).
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