Wills Acres, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Wills Acres is ranked #200 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 1.8/5. It ranks 174th of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and schools (2.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Wills Acres is a modest north-side pocket near the Del Paso Heights area, and the name hints at its best feature. The housing is a mix of older and postwar single-family homes, sometimes on the larger lots the broader Heights is known for, laid out on a practical grid. Everyday errands run to the arterials, and commuting works off the freeway and light rail access on the western side of North Sacramento. There is little inside the boundary beyond the houses themselves, so the location does the work. The honest context is the broader north-side one: this area has carried long disinvestment, and conditions and upkeep vary from block to block. That is the reality to read carefully before committing to a street. The appeal is space and affordability for the money in a north-city location, with lot size a real part of the value here in a way it is not everywhere in the city. Wills Acres is a workaday pocket where what you buy is the price and the parcel, and the specific block matters more than the name on the map.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.5
Public Spaces2.3
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Houseberry School Score Data
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Wills Acres FAQs8 answers
Is Wills Acres a good place to live?
Wills Acres ranks 200th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 1.8 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.3/5) and schools (2.3/5).
Is Wills Acres safe?
Wills Acres, Sacramento scores 1.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 181st of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Wills Acres?
Schools serving Wills Acres, Sacramento include 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 Wills Acres?
Wills Acres, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 106th 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 Wills Acres walkable to shops and restaurants?
Wills Acres, Sacramento scores 2.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.4 out of 5, 177th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Wills Acres known for?
Wills Acres, Sacramento is associated with Larger Lots, Affordable North and Practical Grid.
How does Wills Acres compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Wills Acres ranks 200th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 174th of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.3/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Wills Acres?
Wills Acres, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.3/5) and schools (2.3/5).
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