Vineyard Creek, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Vineyard Creek is ranked #70 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.9/5. Its standout factor is schools (3.7/5, 14th of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (2.6/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Vineyard Creek takes its name from the low creek ground that threads the west-central part of the CDP, and that greenbelt is the neighborhood's best feature. The housing is planned single-family tract stock from the 1990s and 2000s, on curving streets north of Churchill Downs and west of the Wildhawk area. The creek corridor gives this pocket a soft green edge and some of the walking-path texture that the flatter tracts lack, while the Bradshaw and Elk Grove-Florin corridors carry the everyday shopping. It is still a car neighborhood, and the freeway is a real drive from here. The tradeoffs are familiar for Vineyard: unincorporated service levels, arterial traffic on the boundaries, and hot, exposed summers away from the creek shade. Where Vineyard Creek separates itself is that green seam running through it, which gives the neighborhood a natural spine most of the west-side subdivisions simply do not have.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal3.3
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fite Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Sierra Enterprise Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Albiani Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Smedberg Middle School | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Pleasant Grove High School | High | 9-12 | |
| Sheldon High School | High | 9-12 |
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Vineyard Creek FAQs7 answers
Is Vineyard Creek a good place to live?
Vineyard Creek ranks 70th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (2.6/5).
Is Vineyard Creek safe?
Vineyard Creek, Sacramento scores 2.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 87th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Vineyard Creek?
Schools serving Vineyard Creek, Sacramento include Fite Elementary (3.2/5), Sierra Enterprise Elementary (2.8/5), Albiani Middle School (4.2/5), Smedberg Middle School (3.0/5) and Pleasant Grove High School (4.6/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Vineyard Creek?
Vineyard Creek, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 155th 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 20 inches a year.
Is Vineyard Creek walkable to shops and restaurants?
Vineyard Creek, Sacramento scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 127th of 205 in Sacramento.
How does Vineyard Creek compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Vineyard Creek ranks 70th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 14th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (3.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Vineyard Creek?
Vineyard Creek, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and safety (2.6/5).
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