Village 5, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Village 5 is ranked #119 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and curb appeal (3.8/5). It ranks 156th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.2/5) and schools (2.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Village 5 rose from the flat former farmland north of downtown, one of the numbered residential villages built across North Natomas in recent decades. Its housing is contemporary single-family homes and townhomes on tidy planned streets, with the neighborhood parks, paths, and basins that define the Natomas build-out. Day to day it runs on the car and the freeway. Regional Natomas shopping and entertainment are within easy reach, I-5 access is quick, and the airport and downtown both sit on a reasonable line from here. The tradeoffs are the standard Natomas ones and worth naming plainly: a car-oriented layout, limited mature shade on the newer streets against the valley's summer heat, and the long-discussed flood-protection context that levee upgrades have steadily improved. Village 5 does not carry a signature feature the way the lake-centered pockets do, so its case is the fundamentals. The appeal is a newer home with planned parks and strong freeway access, a comfortable and modern North Natomas village rather than one with deep history or a walkable center.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.3
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal3.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natomas Park Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Natomas Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Inderkum High | High | 9-12 |
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Village 5 FAQs8 answers
Is Village 5 a good place to live?
Village 5 ranks 119th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (4.3/5) and curb appeal (3.8/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.2/5) and schools (2.4/5).
Is Village 5 safe?
Village 5, Sacramento scores 2.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 124th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Village 5?
Schools serving Village 5, Sacramento include Natomas Park Elementary (2.1/5), Natomas Middle (2.0/5) and Inderkum High (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in Village 5?
Village 5, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 120th 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 5 walkable to shops and restaurants?
Village 5, Sacramento scores 4.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 14th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Village 5 known for?
Village 5, Sacramento is associated with Numbered Village, Newer Homes and Planned Parks. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.3/5).
How does Village 5 compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Village 5 ranks 119th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 156th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.4/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Village 5?
Village 5, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (2.2/5) and schools (2.4/5).
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