2024 Best Neighborhoods to Live in the Sacramento Area

#1 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Los Cerros

Neighborhood in Folsom, CA,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful place to live. Very quite great neighbors. Close to shopping and amazing restaurants. Very friendly.

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 14,579,

#3 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Olympus Pointe

Neighborhood in Roseville, CA,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says There are a few very isolated incidents, but this area is very safe and neighborhood watches are common..

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,197,

#4 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Empire Ranch

Neighborhood in Folsom, CA,

11 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says By far best place to live, surround nature , good shops and great communities ,also great schools and affordable housing market.

Read 11 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 14,562,

#5 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Boulevard Park

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Beautiful neighborhood close to restaurants, Coffee shops, & parks. Close to downtown but not too close. Homes are unique and built with character. With the new arena and now the Pro soccer coming.....

Read 35 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 3,216,

#6 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Broadstone

Neighborhood in Folsom, CA,

23 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says We moved from the Bay Area and we were so surprised by how incredibly nice everybody is here! Strangers greet you and talk to you like old friends. At first we were weirded out bc we’re definitely...Neighbors are down to earth. They’re the ones that will invite you over for a backyard beer and proactively introduce their kids to yours so that you feel at home. We were so worried about the kids....

Read 23 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 5,717,

#7 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Med Center

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,313,

#8 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Lexington Hills/The Parkway

Neighborhood in Folsom, CA,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I am living here since my birth. I can never think to leave the Folsom and live somewhere else. It is best and safe place to live..

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 5,218,

#9 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Central Folsom

Neighborhood in Folsom, CA,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Folsom is such a beautiful, green, clean, and welcoming city. I have gotten to explore the history behind the city's startup and have gotten to explore the unique small businesses throughout the....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 3,753,

#10 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Marshall School

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I generally like the general atmosphere. I moved here due to transferring schools and like the area I chose to live in. It is abundantly filled with trees and plants making city life feel refreshing..

Read 14 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 2,184,

#11 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

East Sacramento

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

68 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love how green it is and how there are so many trees throughout the city. Truly a beautiful city. I don’t feel there are any changes needed for the city, I just hope the city does not cut down any....

Read 68 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 18,622,

#12 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

New Era Park

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says There is great potential for growth. It has a young atmosphere with local coffee shops, boutiques, and concert venues. It is definitely becoming gentrified, and it isn't necessarily a bad thing. ....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 1,826,

#13 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Midtown / Winn Park / Capital Avenue

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived here for a year and have nothing but love for my experience. Walking distance to tons of venues, events, and eclectic spots. A young growing community with the amentites of a city and....

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 7,404,

#15 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Sibley

Neighborhood in Folsom, CA,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 4,465,

#17 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Natoma Station

Neighborhood in Folsom, CA,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 5,880,

#18 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

River Park

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says River Park is a quaint neighborhood tucked behind east Sacramento bordering the American River. Majority of people here fit into two categories it seems: retirees or young families! Tree lined...Amenities: As far as amenities go, there is a nice park called Glenn Hall which sits close to the river and a River Park shopping plaza with some restaurants, a barbershop, laundromat, etc.Schools: Caleb Greenwood is a great elementary school that is centrally located in the neighborhood!Houses: Most houses were built in the ‘50s after WWII and are primarily Single Family ranch style homes.Neighbors are extremely friendly, engaging, and a good amount have dogs! The little league and 4th of July festivities are a big draw for the community..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 4,051,

#19 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Land Park

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says It's a predominantly white neighborhood, and most of my neighbors are Trump supporters, but there are definitely some very nice people too..

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 8,472,

#21 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Elmhurst

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I've been a home owner in Elmhurst for 18 years, and it's one of the best investments I've ever made. Neighbors are super friendly, and it's easy to get to know them, because most are outside a lot,....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,378,

#22 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Johnson Ranch

Neighborhood in Roseville, CA,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Wonderful safe and clean neighborhoods! We will retire here. Shopping is close, as well as highway 80. You can travel to Lake Tahoe, Reno or the Bay very easily!.

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 9,063,

#23 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Natomas Park

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

57 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Visitor says Nice friendly neighborhood. Have family that lives there, always a great time and very nice parks and people..

Read 57 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 15,577,

#24 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Stanford

Neighborhood in Roseville, CA,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Roseville is a good town for families.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 7,769,

#25 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Highland Reserve

Neighborhood in Roseville, CA,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says There is not a better place to live in Roseville. The shopping available is second to none. The amount and variety of restaurants is unparalleled. The schools are first rate and a number of highly acclaimed charter schools are nearby. A four year college is very close to this neighborhood along with a great junior college in the area. Parks...The surrounding suburbs of Sacramento and the city itself provide many attractions and additional recreation, sports teams and theater venues. Access to major travel routes is close at hand. Both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe are within a couple of hours drive. A wide selection of churches are prevalent with many different styles of worship available..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 6,172,

#26 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Southside Park

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I am a college student and have lived here for one year. I love my home and the park access; however, we have run into a few security problems, including property and car theft. As a 21 yo F, the....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,550,

#28 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Curtis Park

Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Curtis Park is an amazing area to live in. I love being near a park, my neighbors are very friendly, and I feel safe walking down my street..

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 5,709,

#30 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

East Roseville Parkway

Neighborhood in Roseville, CA,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says The gated community has a very secure feel to it; not many people have access to the interior. Everyone knows each other by sight and it keeps unwanted people away most of the time. There have been....

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 14,254,

#31 Best Places to Live in Sacramento Area.

Maidu

Neighborhood in Roseville, CA,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I have loved living here! It is very quiet and feels safe. The park a huge asset. There is a family-friendly feeling..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 4,522,