Why Live in Del Paso Heights
Del Paso Heights in Sacramento features predominantly ranch-style homes built from the 1940s to the 1990s. These three-to-four-bedroom houses, often with front- or side-gabbled roofs, are set along narrow, sidewalk-lined streets and typically include well-manicured yards and driveways, some with garages. The neighborhood offers a variety of greenspaces within walking distance, such as North Avenue Park with its baseball diamond, Margarette “Mama” Marks Park featuring a playground and basketball courts, and the 16-acre Hagginwood Park, which hosts local soccer games and has a community center offering various activities. Dining options include Tori’s Place, known for gumbo and fried chicken, and Jimmy’s Deli Soul Food and Hmong Cuisine, offering American-Asian fusion dishes. Grocery shopping is convenient with Viva Supermarket and Rivera Mart nearby, while larger retailers like Ross Dress for Less are 3 miles west. Del Paso Heights is bordered by Interstate 80, with Interstate 5 about 5 miles west, providing access to downtown Sacramento. Bike routes and Sacramento Regional Transit buses facilitate local travel. The neighborhood is served by Twin Rivers Unified district schools, with Del Paso Heights Elementary offering an after-school program, Rio Tierra Junior High providing honors classes, and Grant Union High School featuring a Criminal Justice Magnet Academy. The area has a crime rate comparable to the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Del Paso Heights a good place to live?
Del Paso Heights is a good place to live. Del Paso Heights is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Del Paso Heights is a suburban neighborhood. Del Paso Heights has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.0 people per acre and a median age of 32. The average household income is $51,270 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 8.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Del Paso Heights are renters, with 57.7% of residents renting and 42.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Del Paso Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Del Paso Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Del Paso Heights, CA a safe neighborhood?
Del Paso Heights, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Del Paso Heights?
The median home price in Del Paso Heights is $435,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $87,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,250 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $96K a year to afford the median home price in Del Paso Heights. The average household income in Del Paso Heights is $51K.
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Home Trends in Del Paso Heights, CA
On average, homes in Del Paso Heights, Sacramento sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Del Paso Heights, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $415,000, up 161% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$415,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$403,425
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$412,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$262,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Median List Price
$435,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
161%
