Tamarindo, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Tamarindo is ranked #99 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.7/5. It ranks 46th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (2.6/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Tamarindo is one of the cluster of small west-side subdivisions in Vineyard, bordered by Caselman Ranch, South Woods, Vintage Park, and the larger Vineyard Creek and Churchill Downs areas. It is single-family tract housing on a planned street layout, a residential pocket rather than a place with its own commercial center. Shopping and services come off the Bradshaw and Elk Grove-Florin corridors nearby, and this is unincorporated county with the same car-first, open-valley-heat realities as the rest of the west side. Tamarindo is a modest, orderly place to own near the western edge of the CDP, leaning on its bigger neighbors for parks and everyday amenities.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3.1
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 | |
| Sierra Enterprise Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Albiani Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Smedberg Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Rutter Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Pleasant Grove High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Sheldon High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Florin High School | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Tamarindo FAQs7 answers
Is Tamarindo a good place to live?
Tamarindo ranks 99th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.7 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (2.6/5).
Is Tamarindo safe?
Tamarindo, Sacramento scores 2.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 91st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Tamarindo?
Schools serving Tamarindo, Sacramento include Florin Elementary (2.0/5), Tsukamoto Elementary (3.4/5), Sierra Enterprise Elementary (2.8/5), Albiani Middle School (4.2/5) and Smedberg Middle School (3.0/5). 4 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Tamarindo?
Tamarindo, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 115th 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 Tamarindo walkable to shops and restaurants?
Tamarindo, Sacramento scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.7 out of 5, 147th of 205 in Sacramento.
How does Tamarindo compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Tamarindo ranks 99th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 46th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.2/5) 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 Tamarindo?
Tamarindo, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5) and safety (2.6/5).
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