Westlake, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Westlake is ranked #36 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.2/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.0/5) and public spaces (4.0/5). It ranks 15th of 205 in Sacramento for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (2.4/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Westlake is a master-planned community in North Natomas built around a lake, with a mix of gated and non-gated villages that share a clubhouse, pool, and cabana areas. That shared infrastructure gives it a more designed, amenity-rich feel than the plainer Natomas tracts, and the housing is contemporary single-family homes and townhomes on planned streets around the water. Location is a genuine strength. Westlake sits just off the Del Paso Road exit of I-5, which puts downtown and the airport both within a quick drive and the regional Natomas shopping close. The tradeoffs are the familiar Natomas ones with one addition: a car-oriented layout, limited mature shade on the newer streets, the long-discussed flood-protection context that levee work has addressed, and the HOA structure and dues that come with maintaining the shared amenities. That last one is the real question for a buyer, since the clubhouse and lake are exactly what you are paying to keep up. The appeal is a newer home in a lake-centered planned community with real shared amenities and strong freeway access, a step up in polish from the standard tract.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| H. Allen Hight Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Paso Verde | Primary | K-8 | |
| Natomas Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Inderkum High | High | 9-12 |
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Westlake FAQs8 answers
Is Westlake a good place to live?
Westlake ranks 36th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.2 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.0/5) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (2.4/5).
Is Westlake safe?
Westlake, Sacramento scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 15th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Westlake?
Schools serving Westlake, Sacramento include H. Allen Hight Elementary (1.6/5), Paso Verde (2.2/5), Natomas Middle (2.0/5) and Inderkum High (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in Westlake?
Westlake, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 172nd 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 18 inches a year.
Is Westlake walkable to shops and restaurants?
Westlake, Sacramento scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 39th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Westlake known for?
Westlake, Sacramento is associated with Lake Community, Gated Villages and Club Amenities. Its highest-scoring factors are curb appeal (4.0/5) and public spaces (4.0/5).
How does Westlake compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Westlake ranks 36th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 15th 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 Westlake?
Westlake, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5) and schools (2.4/5).
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