City
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingC
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA+
- JobsC+
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$287,600
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,114
National
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Sacramento Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Sacramento
- A+
Mira Loma High School
- San Juan Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 316 reviews
- A
West Campus
- Sacramento City Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 364 reviews
- A
Pleasant Grove High School
- Elk Grove Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 416 reviews
- A
Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
- Natomas Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 178 reviews
- A
Natomas Charter School
- Natomas Unified School District, CA
- PK, K-12
- 249 reviews
Top Private Schools in Sacramento
- A+
Sacramento Country Day School
- Private School
- Sacramento, CA
- PK, K-12
- 12 reviews
- A+
St. Francis High School
- Private School
- Sacramento, CA
- 9-12
- 248 reviews
- A
Christian Brothers High School
- Private School
- Sacramento, CA
- 9-12
- 200 reviews
- B-
Cristo Rey High School
- Private School
- Sacramento, CA
- 9-12
- 118 reviews
- NG
Merryhill Elementary & Middle School
- Private School
- Sacramento, CA
- PK, K-8
Top Neighborhoods in Sacramento
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Working in Sacramento
Jobs
C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,615
National
$55,322Sacramento Reviews
489 reviews
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Sacramento public schools are good for the most part. Some schools have drug issues and violence but most are alright. Commute time isn't great. Construction work and traffic are some of thest issues effecting commute time. Avoid rush hour if you can (around 7am and 5pm). Sacramento has some gang violence and has it's share of "ghetto" neighborhoods. Some areas, such as Oak Park and Meadowview should be avoided at all times, especially at night. Sac is family friendly if you stay out of violent neighborhoods. Houses and apartments in Sacramento are definitely affordable, especially when compared to a place like San Francisco. Sac is VERY diverse. In just about every street corner you will find an Asian, African american, etc. The jobs available in Sacramento are not plentiful. Jobs that were once available to teens are now being fulfilled by adults. Still, if you look around enough and have your eyes and eyes open, you just might find your dream job!
Sacramento is very calm and a peaceful town to live in. The commute is fairly well as there is moderate traffic. There is a lot of diversity in Sacramento, making it a very family friendly location. There are various attractions to spend the weekend with family, such as visiting the Railroad Museum or simply Old Sacramento. Downtown Sacramento also holds well-known pubs and family-friendly restaurants. There are also parks and ice cream parlors, like Gunther's Ice cream, that one should definitely check out!
I am currently a senior in high school and I have lived my entire life in Sacramento. I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. We are a big little city that is easy to fall in love with. I live in Hollywood Park, just a bike ride away from local coffee shops and amazing Gunther's Ice Cream. We are just a two-hour drive from both Lake Tahoe and San Fransisco, prime vacation spots for Sacramento natives. I love it here!