Livability Score

62
/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 B

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Federal Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bella Bru Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Temple Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
American River Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fremont Presbyterian Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) F
Country Club Cinema
Cinema
Deterding Park
Water Park
Unknown Name
Water Park
Punch Line Sacramento
Nightclub
Unknown Name
Water Park
Century Theatres
Cinema
United Artist Arden Fair 6
Cinema
Discovery Museum Science and Space Center
Museum
Cal Expo
Theme Park
Outdoor amplitheater
Theatre Arts
Raging Waters Sacramento
Theme Park
West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In
Cinema
Announcer's Press Box
Stadium
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Medical History Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
ARC Fine and Applied Arts
Theatre Arts
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Museum
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Museum
Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (49) A-
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Richard T Conzelmann Community Center
Community Centre
Carmichael Park community center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Effie Yeaw Nature Center Assembly Building
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Crossfit Sac
Gym
Groceries (13) A+
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Babylon City Market
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Donut Star
Bakery
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Ettore’s Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
BESAME MUCHO MARKET
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Bel Air
Grocery Store
Viva Supermarket
Grocery Store
La Victoria Supermercado
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Parks (68) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Orville Wright Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cottage Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Windemere Park
Park
Thomas A Edison Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cresta Park
Park
Del Paso Manor Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Creekside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Crabtree Park
Park
Shops (40) C+
Country Club Plaza Mall
Mall
ampm
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Fashion
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Food Shop
Convenience Store
Arden Jewelers
Fashion
Target
Department Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
ampm
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ross
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
1-800-Flowers.com
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Arden-Arcade.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Roseville Road
Transit Station
Marconi/Arcade
Transit Station
Watt/I-80 West
Transit Station
Watt/I-80
Transit Station
Butterfield
Transit Station
Tiber
Transit Station
Starfire
Transit Station
Swanston
Transit Station
Watt/Manlove
Transit Station
Royal Oaks
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Station
Mather Field/Mills
Transit Station
College Greens
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Arden-Arcade is 133/100 - which is 5% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime F

Arden-Arcade crime rates are 3,631 per 100k, which is 28% higher than California
Property Crime
2,992 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
639 crimes per 100k F
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employment D+

The median income in Arden-Arcade is $52,694 - which is 17% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$52,694 D-
Unemployment Rate
5.1% F
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health B

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (22)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 106
Fire Station
Western Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sacramento Metro Fire District Station 110
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 107
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 102
Fire Station
Sacramento County Sheriff - Marconi Station
Police
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 101
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 105
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 103
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Department
Fire Station
Golden State MD Health and Wellness
Doctor
Stonebrook Dental
Dentist
Unknown Name
Clinic
Sacramento Fire Station Number 19
Fire Station
Valley Recovery Center of California
Hospital
Unknown Name
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing C+

Arden-Arcade home prices are $386,600 - which is 6% lower than California
Home Price
$386,600 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
7.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C+

The Arden-Arcade graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than California
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Arden Middle
St Ignatius Parish School
Paramount Collegiate Academy
Cottage Elementary
Thomas Edison Language Institute K-8
General Davie Jr. Primary Center
Del Paso Manor Elementary
Mariemont Elementary
San Juan Choices Charter
Carden School Of Sacramento
Presentation Of The Blessed Mary School
Ralph Richardson Center
Starr King K-8
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy
Aspire Alexander Twilight College Preparatory Academy
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Gateway International
Gateway International
Paseo Grande Charter
Marconi Learning Academy
James R. Cowan Fundamental Elementary
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
St Philomene Elementary School
Encina Preparatory High
High Schools (0) F
Paramount Collegiate Academy
El Camino Fundamental High
San Juan Choices Charter
Ralph Richardson Center
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy
Paseo Grande Charter
Marconi Learning Academy
Encina Preparatory High
Visions In Education
Visions In Education
Jesuit High School
River Valley School
Palmiter Special Education
Elinor Lincoln Hickey Jr./Sr. High
Mira Loma High
Rio Americano High
Aldar Academy
Atkinson Academy Charter
Valley Oaks
Sacramento Country Day School
Higher Learning Academy
Vista Nueva Career And Technology High
Nova Opportunity
North Area Community
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ratings C+

Arden-Arcade has an overall rating of 66% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C+
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes B-
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Arden-Arcade Area Facts

  • Arden-Arcade has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Arden-Arcade crime rates are 28% higher than the California average
  • Cost of living in Arden-Arcade is 5% lower than the California average

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Generic America and downgrading 2.5 rating By Wolf to South ( Aug 28, 2014) I chose to live in Arden-Arcade (or A-A for short) when I moved to Sacramento, mainly due to my work also being here. ( I knew the I-80 or 50 commutes can be hell ) The house I live in is nice, the neighborhood quiet and my neighbors friendly at least in the proximity of my ho ...Read More use. However that's what is deceptive about A-A : quiet neighborhoods lined with endless apartment complexes along the main thoroughfares, such as Watt Ave, Marconi Ave, Arden Way. This creates a "neighborhood hostage" situation- you don't really dare go for a walk outside of your established residential neighborhood. Walking along the main thoroughfares involves passing streetwalkers, beggers, gangbangers, druggies, homeless people- you name it. Terrible city planning if you ask me (oh wait, we aren't in a "city" since it's not part of the Sacramento city limits- A-A is unincorporated Sacramento County- county bumpkins in the middle of a metro area- go figure ) Arden-Arcade was I'm sure once the "happening" suburb of Sacramento, say in the 1960s and 70s. As the population continued to expand towards the east to places like Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom- it left this place behind, leaving what we have now- mostly older people who originally settled here, and low income mostly thuggy-type people. Even the nice smallish mall that was once thriving in the middle of A-A (Country Club Mall) is practically vacant now, with just a handful of anchor stores holding it up- the interior is a ghost town! This exemplifies what I see as a slow but steady decline in commercial quality for this area. There aren't many young families in A-A, who are of middle to upper income anyway. This lack of youth shows in the stores in this area- mostly fast food, WalMart type places. The only restaurants and stores that are "happening" are at Arden Fair Mall area- which involves taking your life into your own hands when going there- it isn't very nice anymore, nothing like say, the Roseville Galleria. One thing A-A has going for it is a number of good international type restaurants- then again, you can't really tell what country you're in when living here, if you know what I mean, so I guess that would go with the territory. I could really write this same review for the other Sacramento suburbs on the east side, including Carmichael and Citrus Heights- although they might be at a bit lesser degree of these points. It's not until you get to about Roseville, or Orangevale and eastward- until you see things noticeably change for the better. Sacramento has a vast wasteland of generic rather blah suburbs to its east, and very blah personality people to go along with it- this is by far the most impersonal place I've ever lived in. Not necessarily rude people, just not outwardly friendly or talkative, unless they have to be... or if they know you well from somewhere. Anyway, after over 6 years I've had enough and have decided to take a job offer in Louisiana- hoping the residents will be more "community" oriented and sociable. So unless you can stand very generic living, and commuting either downtown or to Roseville/Folsom for anything "cool" apart from your local fast food- A-A is a liveable place that will serve you as a basecamp for cooler places to visit in and around Sacramento. Read Less
Arden-Arcade, CA - Sacramento's Near-in Suburb 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2010) While living in and around Sacramento for 7 years, I shopped, watched movies, ate, and sold office buildings in and around the Arden-Arcade area. Located on the eastern side of Sacramento running into the western border of Carmichael, the close-in suburb of Arden-Arcade containe ...Read More d some of Sacramento's most desirable areas as well as its leading shopping mall, Arden Fair.

The city of Arden-Arcade is extremely well served by freeways with access from US 50, Business 80, Interstate 80 and California 160. It also enjoys extensive bus service as well as being cut on the northwestern corner by the light rail. It contains a major auto mall, significant office development and some of Sacramento's best restaurants in the "Gourmet Gulch" area of Fair Oaks, east of Howe Avenue. Finally, it is home to Cal Expo and to the attached waterpark which provide recreational opportunities.

Although many areas of Arden-Arcade are extremely desirable, it is a bit of a checkerboard. Those considering this city should engage in due diligence to ensure that the part that they are looking into is not infested with drugs or gang activity. Staying close to Fair Oaks on the southern end of the district will help to ensure this. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Arden-Arcade? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Orville Wright Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Cottage Park
      Unknown Name
      Windemere Park
      Thomas A Edison Park

      Entertainment

      Country Club Cinema
      Deterding Park
      Unknown Name
      Punch Line Sacramento
      Unknown Name
      Century Theatres
      United Artist Arden Fair 6
      Discovery Museum Science and Space Center

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Chipotle
      Burger King
      Panera Bread
      Del Taco
      Domino's
      Jack in the Box
      Wingstop

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Arden-Arcade? Of all people who commute, 2.3% take public transportation in Arden-Arcade.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Arden-Arcade? The cost of living in Arden-Arcade is 133/100 - which is 5% lower than California.
      Arden-Arcade
      133

      33% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Arden-Arcade? Arden-Arcade crime rates are 3,631, which are 28% higher than California
      Total Crime
      3,631 per 100k people

      56% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      56% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Arden-Arcade? The median income in Arden-Arcade is $52,694 which is 17% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $52,6945% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,81720% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      9% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Arden-Arcade a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Valley Recovery Center of California
      Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Golden State MD Health and Wellness

      C+ Housing

      What are Arden-Arcade home prices? Arden-Arcade home prices are $386,600 - which is 6% lower than California
      Median home value
      $386,600109% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,14721% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Arden-Arcade have good schools? The Arden-Arcade graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Arden-Arcade a good place to live? Arden-Arcade has an overall rating of 66% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      66%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      12 total surveys

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