Village 12, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Village 12 is ranked #21 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.0/5, 20th of 205 in Sacramento) and curb appeal (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (2.8/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Village 12 is one of the numbered residential villages that make up North Natomas, a planned pocket from the area's recent expansion north of downtown. The housing runs to contemporary single-family homes on planned streets, laid out in the tidy, car-designed pattern the villages share, threaded with the parks, paths, and drainage basins typical of Natomas. For getting around, it is well placed. I-5 is close, the regional Natomas shopping and entertainment are within an easy drive, and both the airport and downtown are a quick trip. The tradeoffs are the ones that come with the whole area: a car-oriented setting, limited mature shade on the newer streets against the summer heat, and the flood-protection context that levee upgrades have improved. As an interior village, it does not have a river edge or a marquee feature to distinguish it, so the case rests on the fundamentals. What Village 12 offers is a newer home with planned amenities and strong freeway access, a straightforward and comfortable place in the middle of the Natomas grid rather than one with a standout identity.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal3.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natomas Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Regency Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Natomas Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Norwood Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Inderkum High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Linda High | High | 9-12 |
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Village 12 FAQs8 answers
Is Village 12 a good place to live?
Village 12 ranks 21st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.0/5) and curb appeal (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (2.8/5).
Is Village 12 safe?
Village 12, Sacramento scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 20th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Village 12?
Schools serving Village 12, Sacramento include Natomas Park Elementary (2.1/5), Regency Park Elementary (3.4/5), Natomas Middle (2.0/5), Norwood Junior High (3.0/5) and Inderkum High (3.2/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Village 12?
Village 12, 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 Village 12 walkable to shops and restaurants?
Village 12, Sacramento scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 51st of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Village 12 known for?
Village 12, Sacramento is associated with Numbered Village, Contemporary Homes and Freeway Access. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.0/5).
How does Village 12 compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Village 12 ranks 21st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 20th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Village 12?
Village 12, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (2.8/5).
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