Why Live in Northrup
Northrup in Sacramento is a vibrant neighborhood located a few miles east of the state capital and California State University Sacramento Campus. Popular with students and faculty, the area features a youthful atmosphere with a median age of 34. Housing includes a mix of townhomes, condos, and ranch-style single-family homes from the 1960s, with about 90% of residents renting. Dining options are diverse, with eateries like Taqueria El Perrones, Boiling Avenue, and Blue House Korean BBQ on Howe Avenue, and Namaste Sacramandu and Freshmedi Mediterranean & Afghan Cuisine on the east end. For groceries, residents have Safeway and Raley’s nearby. Retail choices include Marshalls, Ross, and the Arden Fair mall. Outdoor activities are centered around Swanston Park, which offers a playground, sports courts, and a splash pad, while Sutter’s Landing Regional Park features a skatepark, trails, and a dog park. Indoor fitness is available at 24-Hour Fitness on Fulton Avenue. Children attend schools in the San Juan Unified School District, with Greer Elementary and Encina Preparatory High School serving the area, and Sacramento Country Day School as a highly rated private option. Northrup is well-connected, with Interstate 80 providing access to downtown, Roseville, Rockland, the Bay Area, and Lake Tahoe. The Sacramento Regional Transit system and Sacramento International Airport, less than a half hour away, further enhance connectivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northrup a good place to live?
Northrup is a good place to live. Northrup is considered fairly walkable and very bikeable with some transit options. Northrup is a suburban neighborhood. Northrup has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 31.3 people per acre and a median age of 33. The average household income is $61,326 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 31.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Northrup are renters, with 89.5% of residents renting and 10.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Northrup can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Northrup neighborhood guide.
Is Northrup, CA a safe neighborhood?
Northrup, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northrup?
The median home price in Northrup is $249,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $50,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,240 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $53K a year to afford the median home price in Northrup. The average household income in Northrup is $61K.
What are the best public schools in Northrup?
The best public schools that serve Northrup are:
What are the best private schools in Northrup?
The best private schools that serve Northrup are:
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Are home prices dropping in Northrup?
Yes, home prices in Northrup are down 22% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Northrup, CA
On average, homes in Northrup, Sacramento sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Northrup, Sacramento over the last 12 months is $240,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$240,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$387,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$459,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$260,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$200,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$274
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median List Price
$249,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
