Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Tree House Cafe West Sac
Coffee Shop
Sal's West
Coffee Shop
T4 Tea For U
Coffee Shop
Steamers
Coffee Shop
Fat city
Coffee Shop
Chocolate Fish Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Insight Coffee
Coffee Shop
Temple Coffee
Coffee Shop
Estelle's Patisserie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
La Bou Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Selland's Market Café Broadway Sacramento
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Insight Coffee
Coffee Shop
Ambrosia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Oblivion - Comics & Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Naked Lounge
Coffee Shop
Zia's
Coffee Shop
Yellowbill
Coffee Shop
Naked Lounge
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Sutter Health Park
Attraction
California Automobile Museum
Museum
Delta King Theater
Theatre Arts
Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
Museum
Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
Theatre Arts
Crocker Art Museum
Museum
Old Eagle Theater
Theatre Arts
The California State Military Museum
Museum
Sacramento History Museum
Museum
Wells Fargo History Museum
Museum
Stafford Gallery
Art Gallery
California State Railroad Museum
Museum
Century DOCO and XD
Cinema
SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity
Museum
Verge Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Golden 1 Center
Stadium
Leland Stanford Mansion
Museum
Firehouse 5
Nightclub
The California Museum
Museum
El Santo Ultralounge
Nightclub
California State Capitol Museum
Museum
Crest Theatre
Cinema
Esquire IMAX Theatre
Cinema
Sacramento Community Center Theater
Theatre Arts
SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (28) D-
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
A & B Liquor
Alcohol
Jackrabbit Brewing Company
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
YOLO Brewing Company
Bar
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Carl's Jr./Green Burrito
Fast Food
Country West Liquor
Alcohol
Lighthouse Market & Deli
Deli
Bike Dog Brewing Co.
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Candy Heaven
Sweets
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Willie's Hamburgers
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Salvation Army
Community Centre
Sacramento Pipeworks, Touchstone Climbing
Gym
Sacramento LGBT Community Center
Community Centre
FnStrong
Gym
Cycle Life
Gym
South Natomas Community Center
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) C-
Raley's
Grocery Store
Arteaga's
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Mercado Loco
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sacramento Poultry Co.
Butcher
Market 5-ONE-5
Grocery Store
Gold Star Mart
Grocery Store
Nugget Market
Grocery Store
Asian Food Center
Grocery Store
Optimum Health
Health Food
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Bel Air
Grocery Store
Marie's Donuts
Bakery
Freeport Bakery
Bakery
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op
Grocery Store
Broadway Donouts
Bakery
Spinners Cinnamon Rolls
Bakery
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Shan Market
Grocery Store
La Superior Mercados
Grocery Store
Parks (105) A+
The Westacre Park
Park
Joey Lopes Park
Park
Joey Lopes Park
Park
Smith School Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Bryte Park
Park
Sam Combs Park
Park
Leiva Park
Park
Miller Park
Park
Crocker Park
Park
Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Park
Yolo County Park
Park
Old Sacramento State Historic Park
Park
Sand Cove Park
Park
Robert Matsui Waterfront Park
Park
Meadowdale Park
Park
Southside Park
Park
Heilbron Mansion
Park
O'Neil Park
Park
Ali Youssefi Square
Park
Tiscornia Park
Park
Leland Stanford Mansion State Historic Park
Park
Roosevelt Park
Park
Natomas Oaks Park
Park
Hudson Park
Park
Shops (30) C+
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Chevron
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Self Storage
Home Improvement
Mini Food Mart
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
City Fitted - Urban Streetwear
Clothing
The Cellphone Fix
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Ross
Department Store
Petco
Pets
ampm
Convenience Store
Skechers
Shoes
Barebones Workware
Clothing
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
The Penny Farthing
Furniture
IKEA
Furniture
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Practical Cycle Transportation Co.
Bicycle
Olive Mix
Convenience Store
Macy's Downtown Plaza Sacramento
Department Store
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in West Sacramento.
Public Transit Stops (9)
Stops & Stations A+
W Capitol Ave & Jefferson Blvd (EB)
Bus Stop
W Capitol Ave & Jefferson Blvd (WB)
Bus Stop
Central Pacific Freight Depot
Transit Station
Sacramento (Old Sacramento 2nd St/J St)
Bus Stop
P St & 5th St (WB)
Bus Stop
J St & 4th St (EB)
Bus Stop
Sacramento Valley Station
Transit Station
MegaBus Sacramento (6th/W/X)
Bus Stop
Sacramento Valley Station
Transit Station
7th & Capitol
Transit Station
8th & O
Transit Station
8th & Capitol
Transit Station
P St & 9th St (WB)
Bus Stop
7th & I/County Center
Transit Station
8th & K
Transit Station
J St & 8th St (EB)
Bus Stop
88
Bus Stop
St. Rose of Lima Park
Transit Station
8th & H/County Center
Transit Station
Archives Plaza
Transit Station
Stonegate Drive & Lake Washington Boulevard (SB)
Bus Stop
Cathedral Square
Transit Station
Lake Washington Boulevard & Stonegate Drive (WB)
Bus Stop
Lake Washington Boulevard & Stonegate Drive (EB)
Bus Stop
Jefferson Boulevard & Lake Washington Boulevard (NB)
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in West Sacramento is 131/100 - which is 6% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A

West Sacramento crime rates are 1,174 per 100k, which is 59% lower than California
Property Crime
1,001 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
173 crimes per 100k A
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employment A-

The median income in West Sacramento is $73,979 - which is 16% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$73,979 B
Unemployment Rate
3.9% C-
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health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
West Sacramento Police Department
Police
Luc Dental Care
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Eureka Dental Group
Dentist
Sacramento Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Sacramento Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
Sacramento County Sheriff - Administrative Division
Police
Sacramento Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Smile Art Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Midtown Modern Dental
Dentist
Sacramento Fire Station Number 14
Fire Station
Sacramento Fire Station #15
Fire Station
Natomas Family Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sacramento Fire Station Number 15
Fire Station
Omic Wellness
Clinic
California Highway Patrol Headquarters
Police
Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Sacramento Fire Station Number 4
Fire Station
Sacramento Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

West Sacramento home prices are $372,700 - which is 9% lower than California
Home Price
$372,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26% A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The West Sacramento graduation rate is 80% - which is equal to California
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (16) A+
Evergreen Elementary
Westfield Village Elementary
City Of Dharma Realm Instil Goodness El & Dev
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Westmore Oaks Elementary
Sacramento Valley Charter
Sacramento Valley Charter
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Elkhorn Village Elementary
Riverbank Elementary
Leataata Floyd Elementary
Stonegate Elementary
William Land Elementary
Two Rivers Elementary
Leroy Greene Academy
Southport Elementary
Sacramento Montessori School
Crocker/Riverside Elementary
Empowering Possibilities International Charter
Empowering Possibilities International Charter
West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Sacramento Makers Academy
Brookfield School
Merryhill Elementary School
Washington Elementary
High Schools (6) A+
Washington Middle College High
Yolo High
Evergreen Middle
City Of Dharma Realm Instil Goodness El & Dev
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High
The Met
Leroy Greene Academy
River City High
West Sacramento School For Independent Study
Sacramento Makers Academy
C. K. Mcclatchy High
Sacramento Charter High
Sacramento Charter High
Natomas High
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ratings B-

West Sacramento has an overall rating of 70% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes B-
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  • West Sacramento has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • West Sacramento crime rates are 59% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in West Sacramento is 6% lower than the California average

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Affordable and Conveniently close to downtown Sacramento! 3.5 rating By Kevin Mane ( Feb 12, 2014) I used to live downtown and I miss being able to walk to work, the store, and everywhere. However, I do not miss the noise and craziness and beligerent a-holes that downtown provides at times.

Also, because the entire bus system stops off in downtown, you could go anywhere in no ...Read More time just by walking to the bus stations or lightrail.

Before I purchased my house in the Vineyard area (a nice southeastern sacramento suburban/rural neighborhood 13 miles away), I considered looking around the East Sac area (Fab 40s) so I could at least bike to work or take the lightrail - or even walk the 2 miles if I needed to. Unfortunately, that area is super expensive!

West Sacramento, however, depending on how east you can find a spot there, is super close to downtown and has bus systems that can get ya to downtown in no time - or take 5-10min drive there - can definitely ride a bike there in no time - or if necessary, you could walk or run the 2-3 miles to it.

West Sac has got a lot of random cool amenities: there's a small college campus that's a seperate location for Sac City college. It's got a LOT of parks and lots of leagues (like baseball, volleyball, soccer) you could join. Rivercats stadium is in West Sac. Lots of shopping centers.

But the number one benefit I think of living here would be the location in distance to downtown Sac. You can even see the river and the big buildings if you just look outside. It'll make you feel like you're still in the city but protected by the neighboring suburbs.

Overall, after a little research, it looks to be a pretty safe area, low crime rates.

Honestly, if I was single and looking to buy a place, I'd probably buy a loft in West Sac - just because of the location - and i would still be able to party and do a bunch of stuff in downtown, but still have a liveable and affordable investment that you could live in very nearby.

Because I've never actually lived here, I cannot attest to West Sacramento being a suitable place for certain people. But all I can say is, after looking at houses there and going to friend's houses who live there and stuff, that it seems to have everything you need in its own little barrier w/ a little extra for activities, but also it's conveniently located right next to downtown Sac to where a LOTS of stuff goes down, but you won't have to deal with the noise and craziness when you don't want to like you would if you DID live downtown and could even AFFORD it in the first place. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Sacramento? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      The Westacre Park
      Joey Lopes Park
      Joey Lopes Park
      Smith School Park
      Memorial Park
      Bryte Park
      Sam Combs Park
      Leiva Park

      Entertainment

      Sutter Health Park
      California Automobile Museum
      Delta King Theater
      Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum
      Laughs Unlimited Comedy Club and Lounge
      Crocker Art Museum
      Old Eagle Theater
      The California State Military Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      KFC
      A&W
      A & B Liquor
      Jackrabbit Brewing Company
      McDonald's
      Del Taco
      YOLO Brewing Company

      C+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Sacramento? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in West Sacramento.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Sacramento? The cost of living in West Sacramento is 131/100 - which is 6% lower than California.
      West Sacramento
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Sacramento? West Sacramento crime rates are 1,174, which are 59% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,174 per 100k people

      49% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 86

      49% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -63%

      Year over year crime is down

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in West Sacramento? The median income in West Sacramento is $73,979 which is 16% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $73,97934% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,41015% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      17% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is West Sacramento a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Sacramento home prices? West Sacramento home prices are $372,700 - which is 9% lower than California
      Median home value
      $372,700102% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12018% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does West Sacramento have good schools? The West Sacramento graduation rate is 80% - which is equal to California
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      21% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is West Sacramento a good place to live? West Sacramento has an overall rating of 70% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      70%

      8 total surveys

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