Why Live in Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds in Sacramento offers a mix of single-family homes and townhouses, particularly in its eastern section. The neighborhood features new traditional Craftsman-style homes from the early-to-late 2010s, with four bedrooms, multiple gables, and two-car garages, typically ranging from 1,700 to 2,200 square feet. Remodeled townhouses from the 1970s with newer flooring and three bedrooms are also available. Greenfair Park, within the neighborhood, provides open space with mature oak and palm trees, while nearby Fourth Avenue Park and Tahoe Park offer additional recreational facilities including basketball courts, a volleyball court, horseshoe pits, and a public swimming pool. Dining options include Mezcal Grill, known for its traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, and Bacon and Butter, a popular brunch spot. For shopping, residents have access to big-box stores like Target and grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s and Save Mart. The Arden Fair Mall, located 8 miles north, offers department stores like Macy’s. The annual Gather festival and a farmers market in nearby Oak Park provide local entertainment and fresh produce. Major thoroughfares include Stockton Boulevard, Broadway, Fairgrounds Drive, and 50th Street, with easy access to Interstate 80, Interstate 5, Highway 50, and Highway 99. Sacramento Regional Transit buses and dedicated bike lanes facilitate getting around. UC Davis Medical Center is about 2 miles east, and Sacramento International Airport is 17 miles northwest. The neighborhood is served by Sacramento City Unified district schools, though none are highly rated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairgrounds a good place to live?
Fairgrounds is a good place to live. Fairgrounds is considered somewhat walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Fairgrounds has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.6 people per acre and a median age of 52. The average household income is $34,002 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 40.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Fairgrounds are renters, with 80.5% of residents renting and 19.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fairgrounds can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fairgrounds neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fairgrounds?
The median home price in Fairgrounds is $514,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $102,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,620 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $112K a year to afford the median home price in Fairgrounds. The average household income in Fairgrounds is $34K.
What are the best public schools in Fairgrounds?
The best public schools that serve Fairgrounds are:
What are the best private schools in Fairgrounds?
The best private schools that serve Fairgrounds are:
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Are home prices dropping in Fairgrounds?
Yes, home prices in Fairgrounds are down 20% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Fairgrounds, CA
On average, homes in Fairgrounds, Sacramento sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairgrounds, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $488,500, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$488,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$616,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$322
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
6
Median List Price
$514,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-29%
