Wilhaggin, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Wilhaggin is ranked #2 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 3.7/5. Its standout factors are curb appeal (4.7/5) and safety (4.4/5, 9th of 205 in Sacramento). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Wilhaggin sits just east of Sierra Oaks, one of the addresses buyers name before they name a school, built out with large custom homes on generous parcels near the American River. The lots are big enough to swallow mature trees and long driveways, and the neighborhood has the low, spread-out feel of estate ground rather than a subdivision. Its association has picked up recognition as one of the better-kept residential communities on this side of the county, and it shows in the upkeep: tidy frontages, deep setbacks, and a canopy that has had decades to fill in. The Parkway and Fair Oaks Boulevard are both close. The honest note is price and pace. This is a car-first enclave with no retail of its own, and homes trade at a premium that reflects the land more than the square footage. For buyers set on a large lot near the river, Wilhaggin is exactly the kind of name they are chasing.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.8
Public Spaces4.3
Curb Appeal4.7
Overall Amenities score: 4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. W. Erlewine Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired | Primary | K-8 | |
| Leonardo Da Vinci | Primary | K-8 | |
| Cambridge Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Del Dayo Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Green Oaks Fundamental Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Mission Avenue Open Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Orangevale Open K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Sierra Oaks K-8 | Primary | K-8 | |
| Albert Einstein Middle | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Arden Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| West Campus | High | 9-12 | |
| Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rosemont High | High | 9-12 | |
| El Camino Fundamental High | High | 9-12 | |
| Rio Americano High | High | 9-12 |
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Wilhaggin FAQs8 answers
Is Wilhaggin a good place to live?
Wilhaggin ranks 2nd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 3.7 out of 5. Its strongest factors are curb appeal (4.7/5) and safety (4.4/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is Wilhaggin safe?
Wilhaggin, Sacramento scores 4.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Wilhaggin?
Schools serving Wilhaggin, Sacramento include O. W. Erlewine Elementary (2.8/5), Phoebe A. Hearst Elementary (5.0/5), Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired (2.4/5), Leonardo Da Vinci (3.2/5) and Cambridge Heights Elementary (3.5/5). 14 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
What is the weather like in Wilhaggin?
Wilhaggin, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 174th of 205 in Sacramento. Summer days run 59° to 91°F and winter days 40° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 20 inches a year.
Is Wilhaggin walkable to shops and restaurants?
Wilhaggin, Sacramento scores 1.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.0 out of 5, 8th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Wilhaggin known for?
Wilhaggin, Sacramento scores highest on curb appeal (4.7/5) and safety (4.4/5).
How does Wilhaggin compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Wilhaggin ranks 2nd of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 9th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (4.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Florin Fruitridge Industrial Park and Heritage Park.
What are the downsides of living in Wilhaggin?
Wilhaggin, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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