Thornwood Terrace, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Thornwood Terrace is ranked #15 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factor is safety (4.5/5, 5th of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Thornwood Terrace occupies a central-north stretch of Arden-Arcade, connected to Del Paso Manor, Parkland Estates, and several of the smaller northern tracts. It is midcentury residential ground, single-family homes on standard lots, without commercial frontage or a marquee open space of its own. The neighborhood's position is its main selling point: interior, calm, and central to the whole community, with the Marconi and Watt arterials handling shopping and the drive out. Upkeep runs typical for the area block to block, and buyers here are trading river proximity for a more affordable middle-of-the-map address.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.8
Public Spaces2.9
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Del Paso Manor 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 | |
| Pasadena Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Whitney Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Winston Churchill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Arcade Fundamental Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Mira Loma High | High | 9-12 |
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Thornwood Terrace FAQs8 answers
Is Thornwood Terrace a good place to live?
Thornwood Terrace ranks 15th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factor is safety (4.5/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
Is Thornwood Terrace safe?
Thornwood Terrace, Sacramento scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 5th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Thornwood Terrace?
Schools serving Thornwood Terrace, Sacramento include Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5), James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary (3.0/5), Del Paso Manor Elementary (2.5/5), Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary (3.1/5) and Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary (3.8/5). 8 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Thornwood Terrace?
Thornwood Terrace, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 152nd of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Thornwood Terrace walkable to shops and restaurants?
Thornwood Terrace, Sacramento scores 1.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.9 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 122nd of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Thornwood Terrace known for?
Thornwood Terrace, Sacramento scores highest on safety (4.5/5).
How does Thornwood Terrace compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Thornwood Terrace ranks 15th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 5th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Thornwood Terrace?
Thornwood Terrace, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5) and public spaces (2.9/5).
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