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Sacramento, California · ZIP 95838

Sacramento — ZIP 95838

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Sacramento (95838) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Sacramento. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $403K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share24%
Property crime share76%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency27%
Schools nearby17

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index74/100
Typical home value$403K
Median rent$2,148/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$403K

Median Rent

$2,148/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

38,296

Violent Crime

8,141

Property Crime

30,155

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sacramento County, California (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Taylor Street ElementaryKG–06330
28%
34%
Bell Avenue ElementaryKG–06377
25%
24%
Del Paso Heights ElementaryKG–06477
18%
25%
Main Avenue ElementaryKG–06361
18%
28%
Michael J. Castori ElementaryKG–06545
17%
19%
Futures High09–12469
17%
42%
Glenwood ElementaryKG–06481
15%
24%
Fairbanks ElementaryKG–06320
15%
23%
Norwood Junior High07–08450
14%
35%
Grant Union High09–121,987
11%
28%
Robla ElementaryKG–06343
9%
26%
Higher Learning AcademyKG–12519
8%
21%
New Hope CharterKG–08164
8%
27%
Highlands Community Charter01–1211,713Not reportedNot reported
California Innovative Career Academy01–121,729Not reportedNot reported
Paseo Grande CharterKG–12152Not reportedNot reported
Robla PreschoolM–M—Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

40,295

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

56%

Median Age

32.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 95838 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 95838 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 95838 is approximately $403K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 95838 in Sacramento has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.