At Foothill Farms, sizable properties and a peaceful suburban lifestyle await homebuyers. However, with Interstate 80 right inside the neighborhood, residents can easily commute to Sacramento’s urban core. The Foothill Farms community was completed around the late 1960s and was initially a hotspot for locals who worked at McClellan Air Force Base. When the base closed in 2001, the neighborhood declined for a short time but has recently seen renewed interest from homebuyers.
McClellan Park overhead sign welcomes those who drive under it.
Interstate 80 passes through the middle of Foothill Farms allowing easy access to downtown.
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Bang-for-your-buck ranches
According to Susan Lawrence-Nunley, Realtor at Birdie Real Realty and a Sacramento native, homebuyers discovered that relocating to Foothill Farms would allow them to acquire more for their money. “You get a lot more for yard for your money,” Lawrence-Nunley says. Properties typically cost between $350,000 and $545,000 for at least 1,200 square feet and three to four bedrooms. Lawrence-Nunley also notes that many houses have unique styles, even if most are ranches from the late 1950s and mid-1960s. She says, “Foothill Farms doesn’t feel cookie-cutter at all.” Multi-car garages and wide driveways are common, and lawns are grassy and well-kept. Occasionally, yards are dominated by an expansive shade tree or towering palm.
Palm trees can be found in many of the yards in Foothill Farms.
Overview of the Foothill Farms neighborhood shows off the unique homes and natural greenery.
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Gold Ribbon education in Foothill
Students can attend Frontier Elementary School, which offers free youth sporting programs for which the California Department of Education awarded a Gold Ribbon. These programs include basketball, golf, soccer, and cheerleading. Students can move on to Foothill Ranch Middle School, followed by Foothill High School. Foothill High offers specialized courses in Career and Technical Education and Visual and Performing Arts alongside their core curriculum. All three schools receive a B-minus rating from Niche.
Frontier Elementary School serves grades K-6.
Overview of Frontier Elementary School shows off their playground.
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Plenty of parks for kids and pups
Foothill Farms is patterned with green spaces. Rushmore-Jeanine Park is a small playground where neighborhood kids who live in the adjacent houses like to play. More east, Cabana Dog Park is the go-to spot for local pups and their owners to make friends. Pioneer Park is a larger park south of I-80 where most kids hang out after school. It features a playground, large open fields and two baseball diamonds for Little League games. Foothill Community Park, the area’s largest green space, is north of the neighborhood. It has the most amenities, including shaded picnic areas, barbeque pits, tennis courts, three playgrounds and a community center.
Rushmore Jeanine Park welcomes all who with to use its amenities.
Rushmore Jeanine Park also has a full sized playground for the older children to enjoy.
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All-you-can-eat and all-you-can-watch
Elkhorn Plaza at the neighborhood’s northern border provides locals with everyday essentials. For groceries and personal items, Safeway and CVS are next door to one another. Starbucks, McDonald’s and Carl’s Jr. are all quick and convenient for shoppers wanting a snack on the go, but the plaza also houses some sit-down dining options for lunch or dinner. El Forastero Mexican Food serves familiar Mexican favorites at fair prices, while Aji Sushi offers all-you-can-eat sushi made fresh to order. When locals are looking for entertainment, they head to Cinemark Century Theaters to catch the newest flicks gracing the silver screen. Visitors get luxury treatment with assigned seating and heated reclining chairs with attached food and drink trays. The theater also has a large arcade with a variety of games, from claw machines to air hockey.
Get your favorite refresher or cup of coffee a the Starbucks located in Elkhorn Plaza.
Watch a newly released film in some of the best quality at the Cinemark movie theatre.
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Interstate 80 at every doorstep
Commuters are well provided for in Foothill Farms. I-80 runs diagonally through the center of the neighborhood, making accessing the highway a breeze. While residents living closest to the freeway occasionally experience increased noise during rush hours, most locals are content trading some of their quiet time for the convenience of having the interstate at their doorstep. Public transit stops also run along the north and south of the neighborhood, and residential streets have wide roads and sidewalks to accommodate cyclists and joggers. Additionally, residents are 2 1/2 miles from Mercy San Juan Medical Center and almost 18 miles from Sacramento International Airport.
Views of Interstate 80 in proximity to the Foothill Farms neighborhood.
The busing system operates through Foothill Farms every day of the week.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,894
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,084
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,862
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
23%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
% Population in Labor Force
65.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
94°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
37/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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