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Pocket
  • Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Pocket is a neighborhood in Sacramento, California with a population of 12,508. Pocket is in Sacramento County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Pocket offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Pocket there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Pocket and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Pocket are above average.

About

About Pocket...
Population
12,508

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$553,779
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,910
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    30%
  • Own
    70%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    81.7
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    184.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    348.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    199
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    277.2
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$120,552
National
$69,021
Families with Children
25%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    23%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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Pocket Reviews

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