What BestPlaces Users Say about Sacramento
Sacramento, California is the capital city of the state and is known for its diverse culture, thriving arts scene, and booming economy. It has a population of over 500,000 and is a popular destination for young professionals and families. However, like any city, there are both positive and negative aspects to living in Sacramento.
According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, living in Sacramento is a mixed experience. Some highlight the city's affordability and opportunities, while others mention concerns about crime and traffic. User "Carly" states that "Sacramento is a wonderful place to live for those who enjoy a mix of city life and outdoor adventures. The cost of living is reasonable and there are plenty of job opportunities." Another user, "John", echoes this sentiment, saying "Sacramento is a great place to live. It has all the amenities of a big city but also has a more laid-back feel compared to other major cities."
However, not all reviews are positive. User "Samantha" expresses her frustration with the traffic in Sacramento, saying "The traffic here is unbearable and the public transportation system is not reliable." Similarly, user "David" mentions concerns about crime in the city, stating "Crime has been on the rise in Sacramento and it can be a bit concerning, especially for families."
In summary, user reviews about living in Sacramento are diverse. Many praise the city for its affordable cost of living and job opportunities, while others express concerns about traffic and crime. Ultimately, it seems that Sacramento would be a suitable place to live for those who enjoy a mix of city and outdoor experiences, but it may not be the best fit for those who prioritize low traffic and low crime rates.
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General pros & cons of Sacramento (former 20-year - 8/8/2012
This review covers Sacramento itself, but the whole area going east to the foothills is a seamless mass of houses and roads, so you usually can't tell when you've crossed into another city unless you see a sign. Folsom seems more separated from the rest because of Lake Natoma (just a wide part of the American River) but it's mostly one big suburb. I list more cons than pros because those things are what prompted me to move away. Others might like it here just fine for their whole lives.
PROS: There are decent neighborhoods with good people in the mid-town and Land Park areas, especially. The American River Parkway is invaluable to have and the bike trail is generally well maintained. The parkway land was mainly spared development because of the river's floodplain. There really isn't much in the way of nature aside from land along the river and reservoirs to the east. Weather most of the year is very comfortable, with no snow to speak of and plenty of sun. The land is
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Why Sacramento doesn't work for me - 6/8/2012
I have lived in Sacramento since I was one month old, and was proud to live there for most of my life. In recent years, though, I've been doubtful that living here was really the best move.
Because it doesn't snow, there are Harleys (the worst invention ever) 365 days a year, rain or shine.
Because the cost of living is so low, there are a plethora of smokers, crummy public schools, and a lot of crime after dark.
Finally, I am 6' 8" and feel like I need to be around tall people, but Tall Clubs International has set up shop so it's impossible to do that without doing things I disagree with.
One thing I like about where I live is, there are few
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Undergraduate Education - 3/13/2012
I received a BS degree in Civil Engineering, all through education located within Sacramento. Sacramento City College, a community college, is cheap to receive your lower-division, and I have found that the education I got there is more comprehensive than some of my University friends received. I painlessly transferred to CSU Sacramento, which is an ABET accredited engineering campus. I am very pleased with the education I got, as well as the help entering the workforce afterward. I had a job lined up the day I walked out of my last final, all in the late stages of the recession (Dec 2011). Three thumbs
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Sunny California - 3/4/2012
The cost of living is what is driving my husband and I to start thinking about relocating. There is always plenty to do here and it's nice being able to take a day trip to San Francisco or Lake Tahoe whenever you want. The climate is wonderful, plenty of sunshine and not much humidity to speak of. Yes, the summers do get hot, numerous 100+ degree days, but it is true what they say about the difference between a humid hot and a dry hot.
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RIver Systems - 2/12/2012
The river systems in Sacramento and surrounding areas are beautiful and a great place for recreation with the
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Mixed feelings - 5/27/2011
When I moved to Sacramento, I moved there not knowing much at all about the city. I picked it because of the location in California. It is located almost right in the middle. This is great if you like both mountains and ocean, and are fine with not living by either. You travel about 2 hours west and you are in the San Fransisco bay area - and you have the ocean. You travel about 2 hours east and you have the mountains, and a little farther is Reno. If you travel about 6 hours south you are in the L.A. area. Travel about 3 hours north and you are in Redding/Shasta area. The Sacramento area is not as big as the L.A. but it is still big. There are many smaller cities that surround it, and they all kind of merge into one. I lived on the border of Sacramento and Citrus Heights, and it was not the best area to live as far as safety goes, or beauty for that matter. There is a lot of people and a lot of crime. At least once a week there was a search helicopter looking for criminals hovering
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Polution - 4/18/2011
I have lived here with my family for 16 years. I have asthma. I played tennis, and did everything outside before I moved here. Since moving here I can do none of these. I did not have asthma before I moved here, and didn't believe the saying I heard, that most people that move here will get asthma. My husband was in the Navy so we moved often but no where kept me living only in the home. We will move within 5 years, and are looking for the best place in northern California that will be the best for my health. I'm sorry this is a negative posting however, we had to move here for job reasons. If you have an option think twice.
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Sacramento Sucks - 2/27/2011
I have lived in the city of trees AKA Sacramento since 1980. So I’m sure that I qualify in giving a accurate assessment of what living here is like.
Weather: low humidity, Summer includes many days of 100 degrees, but average year has 73 days with a high over 90 and it rains on average over 50 days and fog is over 90 days per year. Average cold temps are around mid 40’s during the winter season. Snow fall is extremely rare here.
Traffic: If you are in downtown Sacramento and are traveling say to the suburbs of Roseville which is about 30 min drive you need to add another 30 to 45 min if you are traveling between the hours of 4:00 to 7:30 PM and 7:00 to 8:30 AM. Highway 50 is even worse getting from Sacramento to Ranch Cordova which should take about 20 minutes but in traffic time it will take you almost an hour.
Crime: Areas such as Del Paso Heights and Oak Park have really high crimes rates. No one should go into those area’s after dark
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Failing Economy - 1/19/2011
I know that the economy is a mess nationwide but this city was struggling long before the economic downturn. When I arrived ten years ago, the downtown district was wonderful - busy, beautiful, bustling - a destination. Downtown, especially K Street, is nearly vacant except for the homeless. State workers once filled the streets, shops and eateries. With the state budget cuts and furloughs, most of those places went out of business. It is sad, really, to watch the gradual creation of another California ghost town.
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opinion on Elverta - 1/15/2011
Elverta is a quiet community north of Rio Linda. It's about 6 miles from the recently new Food Source shopping center in Rio Linda to get your groceries as well as about 6 miles travel to Antelope's Walmart near Elverta Rd & Watt. Besides living off a street that cars zoom by on, it's a nice,quiet community that is a nice escape from the busy Sacramento culture I lived in for the past 11 years. I recommend it to people who like rural living. It's a nice
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