Young Heights, Sacramento, CA
At a glance
Young Heights is ranked #155 of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall score of 2.3/5. It ranks 88th of 205 in Sacramento for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (2.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Young Heights is a modest north-side pocket near the Del Paso Heights area, largely postwar and older single-family homes on a practical grid. The appeal is plain and honest: a freestanding home for less than the central city asks, in a low-key part of town. There is little inside the boundary beyond houses and quiet streets, so daily life runs outward to the arterials for errands, with the freeway and light rail access on the western side of North Sacramento handling the commute. 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 unevenness is the fact to weigh before choosing a street here. What Young Heights offers in return is price and space, the room and the affordability that pull buyers north of the central city in the first place. It is a workaday neighborhood where the block you choose matters more than the name on the map, and where the quiet is a genuine part of what you are buying.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces2.3
Curb Appeal2.4
Overall Amenities score: 2.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-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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Young Heights FAQs8 answers
Is Young Heights a good place to live?
Young Heights ranks 155th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento with an overall Houseberry score of 2.3 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (2.3/5).
Is Young Heights safe?
Young Heights, Sacramento scores 2.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 88th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento.
Which schools serve Young Heights?
Schools serving Young Heights, Sacramento include Bell Avenue 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 Young Heights?
Young Heights, Sacramento receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 58th 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 Young Heights walkable to shops and restaurants?
Young Heights, Sacramento scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.3 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.3 out of 5, 184th of 205 in Sacramento.
What is Young Heights known for?
Young Heights, Sacramento is associated with Affordable Homes, Practical Grid and North City.
How does Young Heights compare to other Sacramento neighborhoods?
Young Heights ranks 155th of 205 neighborhoods in Sacramento. It ranks 88th of 205 in Sacramento for safety (2.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Sacramento are Sacramento City College and Wilhaggin.
What are the downsides of living in Young Heights?
Young Heights, Sacramento scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (2.3/5).
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