Metro Center, Sacramento, CA Area Guide

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Metro Center Area Facts

  • Metro Center has a Livability Score of 55/100, which is considered below average
  • Metro Center crime rates are 67% higher than the Sacramento average
  • Cost of living in Metro Center is 6% higher than the Sacramento average
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      D Amenities

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

      Parks

      Manuel J Barandes Park
      Peregrine Park
      Cove Park
      Orchard Park
      Jefferson Park
      skateboard park
      Bannon Creek Park and Parkway
      Tanzanite Community Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Natomas Marketplace Stadium 16
      Doyle Pool
      Sacramento Archives and Museum Collection Center Library
      SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity
      Sleep Train Arena
      California State Railroad Museum
      Sacramento History Museum
      Stafford Gallery

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Carl's Jr.
      Baskin-Robbins
      Togo's
      Jamba
      Subway
      A Mart Food & Liquor
      Sandwich Spot

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Metro Center? Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Metro Center.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      6% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Metro Center? The cost of living in Metro Center is 139/100 - which is equal to California.
      Metro Center
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      Sacramento
      132

      32% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Metro Center? Metro Center crime rates are 6,177, which are 118% higher than California
      Total Crime
      6,177 per 100k people

      171% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      171% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Metro Center? The median income in Metro Center is $71,250 which is 12% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $71,25029% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $48,49963% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      51% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Metro Center a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California
      UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
      Kaiser Ambulatory Surgery Center
      University of California, Davis Medical Center
      Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento
      Heritage Oaks Hospital
      Mercy General Hospital
      Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      B+ Housing

      What are Metro Center home prices? Metro Center home prices are $390,400 - which is 5% lower than California
      Median home value
      $390,400111% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,75985% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      23%

      64% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Metro Center have good schools? The Metro Center graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      14% 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

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Metro Center a good place to live? Metro Center has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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