Livability Score

70
/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 (9) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bella Bru Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Beach Hut Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lido Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Sacramento Children's Museum
Museum
Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Museum
Effie Yeaw Nature Center
Museum
West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In
Cinema
Outdoor amplitheater
Theatre Arts
Safetyville USA
Attraction
Food and Drink (55) C+
A&W
Fast Food
Royal Fresh Pizza
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Rubio's
Fast Food
Yogurtville
Sweets
Jamba
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Tugboat Fish & Chips
Fast Food
Jimboy's Tacos
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Fitness (7) C-
Planet Fitness
Gym
Chesapeake Commons Wellness Center aka gym
Gym
Chesapeake Commons Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Neil Orchard Senior Activities Center
Community Centre
Effie Yeaw Nature Center Assembly Building
Community Centre
California Family Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Carmichael Park community center
Community Centre
California Family Fitness
Gym
Gold River Community Association
Community Centre
Groceries (9) F
Viva Supermarket
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
KP International Market
Grocery Store
planned SF Supermarket
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
BESAME MUCHO MARKET
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Private Label Supplement
Health Food
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Bel Air
Grocery Store
Smart & Final Extra!
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bel Air
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Parks (51) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Whiterock Park
Park
Taylor Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Federspiel Park 2
Park
Federspiel Park 2 Plaground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Federspiel Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hagan Community Park
Park
Cordova Park Services Department
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ahlstron Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Countryside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Countryside Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
River Bend Park
Park
Shops (36) D-
dd's Discounts
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
99 Cents Only Stores
Discount Store
ampm
Convenience Store
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Beauty By Thread
Hairdresser
Crystal Nail & Spa
Beauty
Ross
Department Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
PetSmart
Pets
Target
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Posey's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Pete's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Five Below
Discount Store
Boot Barn
Clothing
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute C-

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Rancho Cordova.
Public Transit Stops (6)
Stops & Stations
D-
Mather Field/Mills
Transit Station
Zinfandel
Transit Station
Cordova Town Center
Transit Station
Mather Blvd & Von Karman St
Bus Stop
Sunrise Light Rail Station
Bus Stop
Sunrise
Transit Station
Butterfield
Transit Station
Tiber
Transit Station
Starfire
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Rancho Cordova is 128/100 - which is 9% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D

Rancho Cordova crime rates are 2,704 per 100k, which is 5% lower than California
Property Crime
2,232 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
471 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment B

The median income in Rancho Cordova is $69,963 - which is 10% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$69,963
C+
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
F
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health C

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Unknown Name
Dentist
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 61
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente Rancho Cordova Medical Offices
Clinic
Rancho Cordova Police Station
Police
UC Davis Medical Group
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sacramento VA Medical Center
Hospital
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 66
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 67
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 109
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 65
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 62
Fire Station
Gold River Dental
Dentist
Sacramento Metro Fire District Station 110
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 64
Fire Station
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 102
Fire Station
Urgent Care
Clinic
Sacramento Metro Fire Station Number 107
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Rancho Cordova home prices are $325,300 - which is 21% lower than California
Home Price
$325,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
31%
A+
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C-

The Rancho Cordova graduation rate is 86% - which is 7% higher than California
School Test Scores
38%
F
High School Grad. Rates
86%
C+
Elementary Schools (18) A
White Rock Elementary
Cordova Gardens Elementary
Mills Middle
Cordova Villa Elementary
Cordova Meadows Elementary
Rancho Cordova Elementary
St John Vianney School
Cordova Baptist Preschool & Kindergarten
Peter J. Shields Elementary
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Cordova Lane Center
Navigator Elementary
Sacramento County Sh Special Education
Sacramento County Ed Special Education
Yattiyr Isee Christian School
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Williamson Elementary
Del Dayo Elementary
A. M. Winn Waldorf-Inspired
Riverview Stem Elementary
W. E. Mitchell Middle
El Rancho School
Mary Deterding Elementary
Our Lady Of The Assumption School
Marvin Marshall Preschool And Children'S Center
High Schools (5) F
Cordova High
Sacramento County Sh Special Education
Sacramento County Ed Special Education
Sacramento County Rop
Yattiyr Isee Christian School
Prospect Community Day School
Kinney High (Continuation)
Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
George Washington Carver School Of Arts And Science
Capitol Academy
Jesuit High School
Visions In Education
Visions In Education
Ralph Richardson Center
Rio Americano High
Sacramento Waldorf School
San Juan Choices Charter
Morgan Jr./Sr. High
El Camino Fundamental High
El Centro Jr./Sr. High
Rosemont High
Paramount Collegiate Academy
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ratings B

Rancho Cordova has an overall rating of 71% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
C+
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes
A
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Rancho Cordova Area Facts

  • Rancho Cordova has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered excellent
  • Rancho Cordova crime rates are 5% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Rancho Cordova is 9% lower than the California average
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Rancho Cordova- I've lived here for 31 years 5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 02, 2021) My occupation involved travel and I traveled all around California and the USA for 30 years, usually gone 100+ nights per year. On the road, I was always on the lookout for nice parks, and a thought maybe I would leave Rancho Cordova if I could find a nicer place to retire. Whe ...Read More n I retired last, it was an easy decision to stay. I live a few hundred feet from the American River Parkway, which has a 30+ mile bike and running path from Folsom to downtown. Could fish or kayak if I wanted, but mainly I run or hike everyday.

I lived in the boondocks on a golf course and lake in Texas as a kid growing up & didn't like being too far from restaurants and stores. So my ideal retirement home is one near the conveniences of a major city with a big beautiful park nearby. I've only seen one other comparable location (with the great park and conveniences) in Redding, CA - but Redding doesn't get the nice cool evening breeze and cooler summer weather. I'm 2 hours from skiing in multiple locations, have 2 major grocery stores within a mile, as well as a fair selection of restaurants. In my travels I noticed that near major cities (like SFO or Austin, TX) you pay a big premium to live near open space. Strangely in Rancho Cordova, the prices of homes near the parkway have very little premium as compared to houses, even in the ghetto ridden slums of south, west and north Sacramento. If you are lucky enough to live near Ambassador street, which borders the parkway, in my opinion, it's one of the best walking streets in California, with low traffic and wide streets. I have siblings with multi million dollar homes in Palm Desert, Scottsdale, and in Texas, but I always kiss the ground when I get back home from visiting. If I had had kids that I wanted in top notch schools, I would probably have moved a mile east to Fair Oaks, to be by the River, and be in an better school district. If you are thinking about moving to Folsom, look at the sound maps on HOWLOUD.com. Highway 50 is a blight on alot of Folsom. Also I didn't like Folsom's lack of parks and lack of trees. Rancho's commute time to downtown is very good! Read Less
rancho will watch you die 0.5 rating By tek ( Apr 13, 2013) Do not get sick here if you are not military or a minority. You will need to get help in another city. You will see the dark underbelly of medical care here. You will realize fairly quickly you are a resource that's is going to be abused in short order. I had some severe medical ...Read More problems and was told point blank told I had to pay huge monies before they would even consider helping me. The amount was more than anyone in the waiting room or office had collectively and it was more of an issue of rape the white dude for cash than it was a case of normal medical care. A guy with no insurance from out of town who needed immediate help can expect to pay hundreds or more before they will even consider seeing you. Avoid this place like the plague. I went to a neighboring city and was seen and treated for a hell of a lot less. If your healthy then you might survive, if not Folsom or IMO anywhere is better to live in than here. This place is a pothole, avoid it. be careful in rancho. buy gas here if ya have to I would avoid it otherwise. Read Less
My Relaxing Life In Rancho Cordova, California 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) I have lived in Rancho Cordova for over six years. If you're not familiar with Rancho Cordova, it's an interesting place. What makes it interesting is that if you're on the El Dorado Freeway or Sunrise Boulevard, then you're going to see some congestion. However, if you go anywhe ...Read More re else, you're going to be able to enjoy a lot of open space. I try to stay away from the highways unless I need something from a discount or outlet store. The restaurants here are average at best so I prefer to eat at home. That said, I do enjoy the wine shops and coffee shops.

The main reason I choose to live in Rancho Cordova is the ideal weather and the parks. Being only a short drive to the ocean also helps, but I spend most of my time at the parks in town. The American River Parkway is the best thing ever invented. It's 23 miles long and it flanks the banks of the river. It's beautiful. Not only that, but there are several parks to enjoy along this route.

Discovery Park is my favorite. The primary reason for this is because I play softball there once a week, but I will also go for long walks on the Jededian Smith Memorial Trail from time to time. I keep meaning to try out archery, but I haven't gotten up the guts. Ancil Hoffman Park is also nice. I play golf there on occasion. When I feel like fishing, I visit the William B. Recreation Area. They have two ponds stocked with a lot of trout and catfish. From what I understand, you can hike deep into the forest, but I'll pass on that option. If I want to be one with nature, I'll just sit by the river and listen to the rapids. Read Less
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My Relaxing Life In Rancho Cordova, California 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 16, 2012) I have lived in Rancho Cordova for over six years. If you're not familiar with Rancho Cordova, it's an interesting place. What makes it interesting is that if you're on the El Dorado Freeway or Sunrise Boulevard, then you're going to see some congestion. However, if you go anywhe ...Read More re else, you're going to be able to enjoy a lot of open space. I try to stay away from the highways unless I need something from a discount or outlet store. The restaurants here are average at best so I prefer to eat at home. That said, I do enjoy the wine shops and coffee shops.

The main reason I choose to live in Rancho Cordova is the ideal weather and the parks. Being only a short drive to the ocean also helps, but I spend most of my time at the parks in town. The American River Parkway is the best thing ever invented. It's 23 miles long and it flanks the banks of the river. It's beautiful. Not only that, but there are several parks to enjoy along this route.

Discovery Park is my favorite. The primary reason for this is because I play softball there once a week, but I will also go for long walks on the Jededian Smith Memorial Trail from time to time. I keep meaning to try out archery, but I haven't gotten up the guts. Ancil Hoffman Park is also nice. I play golf there on occasion. When I feel like fishing, I visit the William B. Recreation Area. They have two ponds stocked with a lot of trout and catfish. From what I understand, you can hike deep into the forest, but I'll pass on that option. If I want to be one with nature, I'll just sit by the river and listen to the rapids. Read Less

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      C Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Whiterock Park
      Taylor Park
      Unknown Name
      Federspiel Park 2
      Federspiel Park 2 Plaground
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      Sacramento Children's Museum
      Sacramento Valley Live Steamers Railroad Museum
      Unknown Name
      Effie Yeaw Nature Center
      Effie Yeaw Nature Center
      West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In
      Outdoor amplitheater

      Food & Drink

      A&W
      Royal Fresh Pizza
      KFC
      McDonald's
      Carl's Jr.
      McDonald's
      Chipotle
      Jersey Mike's Subs

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Rancho Cordova? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Rancho Cordova.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Sacramento VA Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      UC Davis Medical Group