Woodlake, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Woodlake is ranked #180 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.0/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5). It ranks 183rd of 205 in Sacramento for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (2.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Woodlake is one of the older, more established neighborhoods on the north side, set near the river and the Northgate corridor not far from the East Levee and the American River. The housing is a mix of early-to-mid-century homes, bungalows, and ranch builds on a fairly walkable grid, with more history and character than the newer north-side tracts and a quiet, settled feel. Its edge over the inland north-side pockets is the river. The levee and the American River Parkway access points are close, and downtown is a quick drive across the water. Everyday retail runs to the Northgate and Del Paso arterials, with I-5 and Business 80 within reach. The honest notes are the freeway and industrial edges that frame parts of the area and upkeep that varies from block to block. Those edges are the counterweight to the river setting. The appeal is older homes with genuine character in a river-adjacent north-side location close to downtown, a combination of vintage housing and parkway access that is harder to find than the north-side address might suggest.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.0
Public Spaces2.8
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Rio Tierra Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy | Middle | 7-8 | |
| Grant Union High | High | 9-12 |
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Woodlake FAQs8 answers
Is Woodlake a good place to live?
Woodlake ranks 180th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.0 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (2.1/5).
Is Woodlake safe?
Woodlake, Sacramento scores 1.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 146th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Woodlake?
Schools serving Woodlake, Sacramento include Woodlake Elementary (1.7/5), Rio Tierra Junior High (2.0/5), Martin Luther King Jr. Technology Academy (1.4/5) and Grant Union High (2.8/5).
What is the weather like in Woodlake?
Woodlake, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 111th 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 Woodlake walkable to shops and restaurants?
Woodlake, Sacramento scores 4.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 100th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Woodlake known for?
Woodlake, Sacramento is associated with River Adjacent, Older Character and Downtown Reach. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.0/5).
How does Woodlake compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Woodlake ranks 180th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 183rd of 205 in Sacramento for schools (2.1/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Woodlake?
Woodlake, Sacramento scores lowest on safety (1.8/5) and schools (2.1/5).
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