Contemplating a move to Sacramento...

[look 171]

Originally Posted by Jim727

Hot. Very L.A.-like. Good railroad museum, though.

Take a look at Auburn to the East or further West toward the coast, imo.

No, Africa hot, not LA hot.

You think Hawaii is hot, you will need AC for sure up there. I would try closer to the bay, just more money.

Can't drive, what wrong with fake boobs. They are like the welded rear fenders on a 930, very nice to look at if done correctly.

[Steve Viegas]

I went to school in Davis, about 15 minutes outside of Sacramento. It is hot, oh, and in the winter it is cold and wet.

Fulsom, El Dorado Hills, anything further east on 80 or 50 would be nice.

Vallejo is a great idea as is Benicia.

Cost of living in the El Dorado Hills, Fulsom area would win me over though...this coming from someone in the silicon valley.

[Rufblackbird]

Thanks guys...after looking at housing prices we're leaning towards Elk Grove, but I'll do some searching on the other areas mentioned.

[ikarcuaso]

Originally Posted by Rufblackbird

Thanks guys...after looking at housing prices we're leaning towards Elk Grove, but I'll do some searching on the other areas mentioned.

Roseville or Rocklin > Elk Grove

Just my opinion, but I'd pay any extra $$$ and endure a worse commute, if any, to live in Roseville, Rocklin or even Loomis vs. Elk Grove. Good luck.

[Burnin' oil]

Anything between Redding and Bakersfield and the Sierras and the Coast Range sucks. Hot, dirty summers and foggy, dirty winters. Not to mention the overcrowding and traffic. And I should know, since I've lived in the Central Valley my whole life. But hey, good luck to you.

[TWork]

I'm not sure Vallejo would be on my short list. I used to work in downtown Sacramento. Really depends on what your criteria is and how far your girlfriend is willing to drive to work. Sacramento is a big city without all the character of a Portland, SF, or Chicaco. While it might get as hot as LA at times in the summer, it's definitely doesn't see the consistency of high heat. And, I think the heat is fairly dry. Pretty sedate place to live. Lots of bars, if that's your thing. The most coveted homes in the city are probably in the Land Park area (near Mercy General as was mentioned above).

There are lots of suburbs immediately surrounding Sac. Elk Grove, Carmichael, Citrus Heights. There's not bad places, just fairly typical. Roseville isn't a bad area to consider.

Then you can head up the hill a bit into the foothills. Less congestion, longer commute into the city. Folsom a prison town (Johnny Cash) that has a very new money, plastic type feel. El Dorado Hills tends to have the folks that have more money and have "graduated" from Folsom. Lots of Hummers, MBs, etc, and lots of plastic surgery.

Probably one of the best aspects of the city is it's general location. SF isn't terribly far away and neither is Tahoe. Tons of access to good camping and some of the best mountain biking in the world.

[cantdrv55]

I agree with ikarcauso. No offense to anyone here who lives in Elk Grove. I moved away about a decade ago because I didn't like how the neighborhoods were shaping up. I would not invest there.

Best places are north towards Roseville and beyond, east towards Folsom and beyond or near Sac State like Fair Oaks. Davis is always a great investment as it's THE college town in the Sac valley.

Every place east of Benicia/Vallejo is going to be hot until you get up in the foothills.

[ikarcuaso]

Originally Posted by cantdrv55

I agree with ikarcauso. No offense to anyone here who lives in Elk Grove. I moved away about a decade ago because I didn't like how the neighborhoods were shaping up. I would not invest there.

Best places are north towards Roseville and beyond, east towards Folsom and beyond or near Sac State like Fair Oaks. Davis is always a great investment as it's THE college town in the Sac valley.

Every place east of Benicia/Vallejo is going to be hot until you get up in the foothills.

Dude, you have a brother/cousin named Conrad?

[vash]

conrad? i think so. wierd

sacto doesnt suck that bad. the historic neighborhood at the "lettered" streets have some great homes with fantastic character. moving towards the foothills is a good option, unless you need to commute back to town to work. that blows.

[stevepaa]

check out the area known as Gold River off Sunrise next to the American River.

[Burnin' oil]

"Sacramento gets 'F' again on air quality"

http://www.sacbee.com/101/story/903842.html

[fumanchu]

A definate no on Elk Grove/South Sac. Work your way from mid-town east to el Dorado, Roseville, and Rocklin. Regional sacramento really has good and bad areas all mixed up throughout the whole area, you need to really spend energy on the actual dwelling for a great place to live. You may find a $900,000 home next to a $300,000 home. Just stay away from the southern region..., oh and hwy 99 sux for traffic.

[cantdrv55]

Originally Posted by ikarcuaso

Dude, you have a brother/cousin named Conrad?

Yes, how do you know him?

[Zeke]

I'm guessing she just wants to get back closer to her roots and/or family. U can think of a hell of a lot more places I'd rather go than anywhere near Sac. Seems to me that her profession is needed universally. Go where the money is. Go where the money likes to live, like the coast.

[dzls rok]

why sac? consider some place in the east bay area like livermore or pleasanton. nice places with great down towns and tons of hot girls! that is the most importand thing to consider when chosing a place to live!

[ckissick]

Right in town the nicest neighborhood is Land Park. Every house belongs on the cover of Betters Homes and Gardens. And, like the name suggests, it borders a big shady park with a nice little zoo. Check it out before you make a decision.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

You like hot and muggy right? Did I mention that it's hot and muggy in the summer?

uh, no

stay away from the south area in general, North Highlands and Del Paso Heights suck also, unless you are a crack dealer or something

Originally Posted by trekkor

El Dorado Hills.

KT

that is not really Sacramento

Originally Posted by stevepaa

check out the area known as Gold River off Sunrise next to the American River.

if you are an old codger, yeah, good choice


I have lived in Sacramento most of my life. You will want to live near where she is practicing. You will want an apartment to start, until you figure out what is up. I can tell you whatever you need to know about the area. Elk Grove is South of Sacramento, south of the shady areas, commute into town is pretty rough. Roseville and Rocklin are West of town, not bad, sort of suburban hell if you ask me, brutal commute if you are interested in going into town. Orangevale is sort of on the western fringe of town. The midtown area(mentioned as in the letter streets above) is nice, but spendy.

I like Carmichael or the North part of Sacramento near the American River personally, but am biased because I grew up in that area.

Weatherwise, hot and dry in the summer, overcast and or foggy from November to March, pretty much.

How much dough you planning to drop on a crib? My best friend is a realtor who is probably as familiar with the area as I, and could hook you up