West Del Paso Heights, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
West Del Paso Heights is ranked #199 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 1.8/5. It ranks 190th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.4/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
West Del Paso Heights is the western stretch of the larger Del Paso Heights area, sitting closer to the Marysville Boulevard corridor and the light rail on the west side of the north city. The housing is largely older and postwar single-family, sometimes on the oversized lots the broader Heights is known for, laid out on a practical grid. Its edge over the eastern Heights is proximity to transit. Light rail and I-80 are within reach, and the everyday retail runs along Marysville and the surrounding arterials, which makes getting downtown more straightforward from this side. The honest context is the same one that defines the broader Heights: this is an area that has carried long-running disinvestment, with crime and upkeep that vary from block to block, set alongside real community pride and a long history. Both parts of that are true and worth holding together. The appeal is space, affordability, and transit access close to downtown, in a neighborhood still working through long-standing challenges. Read block by block, the transit access is what most distinguishes this stretch from the rest of the Heights.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.1
Public Spaces2
Curb Appeal2.1
Overall Amenities score: 2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Paso Heights Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Las Palmas Elementary | Primary | 3-6 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Grant Union High | High | 9-12 |
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West Del Paso Heights FAQs8 answers
Is West Del Paso Heights a good place to live?
West Del Paso Heights ranks 199th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 1.8 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.4/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).
Is West Del Paso Heights safe?
West Del Paso Heights, Sacramento scores 1.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 179th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve West Del Paso Heights?
Schools serving West Del Paso Heights, Sacramento include Del Paso Heights Elementary (1.6/5), Las Palmas Elementary (2.6/5), Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy (1.4/5) and Grant Union High (2.8/5).
What is the weather like in West Del Paso Heights?
West Del Paso Heights, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 80th 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 West Del Paso Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?
West Del Paso Heights, Sacramento scores 2.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.0 out of 5, 200th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is West Del Paso Heights known for?
West Del Paso Heights, Sacramento is associated with Oversized Lots, Light Rail Reach and Affordable North.
How does West Del Paso Heights compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
West Del Paso Heights ranks 199th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 190th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in West Del Paso Heights?
West Del Paso Heights, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.4/5) and public spaces (2.0/5).
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