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Sacramento Neighborhoods

MIDTOWN

Movers and shakers are drawn to Midtown’s food and nightlife scene. The re-gentrified area is home to shops, restaurants, and bars as well as residential Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, condos, townhomes, and mid-century modern apartment buildings. The fairly compact 13 by 22 blocks near the state capitol building are easily traversed, with alphabetized and numbered streets set up on a grid. Just steps from the Sacramento river bank and the burgeoning Downtown district, this ‘hood is fabulous if you can afford it.

Pros:

You’re in the heart of the city - lots of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, retail shops
Everywhere is walkable
The office is only a few minutes away
Access to Light Rail Station

Cons:

It’ll be one of the more expensive areas to live
You’ll need to pay for parking
Might be crowded and loud sometimes

Downtown is generally south of the American River, east of the Sacramento River, north of Broadway, and west of 16th Street. The central business district is generally defined as north of R Street, south of H Street, east of the Sacramento River, and west of 16th Street.

Trendy apartment or condo more your style? Young professionals will enjoy living in the heart of the city, with all of its community events, farmers’ markets, live entertainment, and burgeoning food scene. Sacramento is the self-proclaimed “farm-to-fork capital” of the nation, after all. Things will be great when you’re downtown–especially if that’s where you work. Suburbanites will envy your non-existent commute!

Pros:

Close to the office (J & 4th)
New DOCO area with Golden 1 Stadium plus shops, restaurants, bars.
Access to Light Rail Station

Cons:

It’ll be one of the more expensive areas to live
You’ll need to pay for parking
May be crowded and loud
Traffic gets heavy in the evening and the morning

Between streets I-99 and I-5 - south of Broadway, north of Sutterville Rd, east of Freeport

Land Park is a laid back neighborhood with family friendly attractions like Fairytale Town play park, Funderland Amusement Park, and the Sacramento Zoo. The park also has a golf course, a fishing pond, a jogging path, and barbecue areas. A few craft breweries and taphouses dot the area, as well as burger joints, brunch spots, and ice cream parlors.

Pros:

It’s very close to the city but just outside

Residential, family neighborhood with multiple parks

Desirable neighborhood with more square footage

Cons:

Not walkable to midtown/downtown

More expensive area

WEST SACRAMENTO

Washington Square: around 3rd and C street

Southport: Around The Nugget / Target

The Rivers: Around Lighthouse Drive

The Bridge District: Around The Barn and Sutter Health Park (AAA baseball stadium)

West Sacramento is developing into a trendy and fun place to live! Driving into town you'll notice a bean shaped structure off Highway 50 - it is Drake's at The Barn - an outdoor gathering place with a beer garden, pizzeria & 3 stages hosting DJs & live music shows, right along the river. There are brand new apartments and shops opening in that area as well. If you're a baseball fan, the SF Giants AAA team, the Sacramento River Cats play at Sutter Health Park.

Pros:

Very close to the office, downtown/midtown, short bike/ride
Less crowded, close to grocery stores, Target, and other shops
Access to the river and hiking/biking trails
More affordable housing
Smaller homeless population
Good freeway access

Cons:

Longer walk to midtown/downtown
Not as many restaurant and bar options

OAK PARK

Sacramento’s first suburb is now a hub for millennials, artists, and urban adventurers. Shop, eat, and drink in the revitalized stretch of Broadway and the developing “Oak Park Triangle”. Once home to streetcars, the Joyland amusement park, and the original California State Fair, now Oak Park is a desirable neighborhood because it is family-friendly, affordable, and full of charm.

Pros:

Quieter than midtown/downtown but still very close
Short drive to the office
More affordable prices

Cons:

Not entirely walkable to midtown/downtown
Fewer nightlife options
Not a lot of parks and greenery within walking distance

EAST SACRAMENTO

Families and nature lovers flock to East Sac for its walkable streets, bike trails, parks, and river walkways. Known for its gorgeous Rose Garden, McKinley Park is a favorite. The neighborhood fits many lifestyles and budgets, even though it has a pricey reputation, as it is home to the super-tony Fab Forties area. Can’t afford one of the million dollar mansions? Try Elmhurst or River Park, just steps from Sacramento State.

Pros:

Quieter than midtown/downtown
Very charming architecture
Short drive to the office
More affordable

Cons:

Older houses
Less dining and nightlife options
Not walkable to the office

NATOMAS

Living in Natomas offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Natomas Park there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Natomas.

Pros:

Bigger homes
Affordable rent
Great shopping options
Good freeway access

Cons:

Not walkable to nightlife/dining (Mid/Downtown)
Traffic tends to be heavy on the way to the office and back