Im going to be moving to the Sacramento area this Fall for graduate school... Im wondering where are the best places for students in this area? Im looking for a place that is safe and has a certain amount of culture, meaning exposure to the arts, coffee shops (open late) and bookstores. Thanks!
2007-02-24 16:33:20 · 12 answers · asked by Amanda H 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Sacramento
Thanks for all your answers, I wouldn't mind being outside of Sacramento... what about Davis?
2007-02-25 05:06:48 · update #1
I've checked out areas around and narrowed it to midtown or davis... the problem with midtown is the lack of pet-friendly rentals, I have a smaller German Shepherd (40lbs) Any advice??
by the way, thanks for the great answers!!! other than the first one you've been a great help
2007-03-03 18:54:46 · update #2
Davis is a nice college town. The housing is somewhat expensive, since there have been a lot of "slow growth" measures enacted by various city councils over the years and they tend to require a lot of amenities to be provided by builders. This has resulted in a lot of nice green belts for biking & walking, parks, etc.
It is politically very liberal, although I perceive a slight shift towards the middle in recent years - probably due to higher income, more conservative types moving into a lot of the newer & higher priced housing developments. It is a relatively safe town.
There is a surprisingly diverse "cuisine scene" - lots of good Thai, Japanese, Chinese & Mexican, as well as some decent Italian, Indian, Middle Eastern, Greek, Korean & at least one Afghan restaurant. Plus lots of fast food of all kinds.
There is excellent bus service, including several express lines, to Sacramento, and there is an Amtrak station downtown. And of course lots of coffee shops & bookstores. One drawback is lack of inexpensive shopping, but there is a nice little mall in nearby Woodland, downtown Sac is only 12 miles away & there is a Target store coming soon.
2007-02-27 23:40:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ray 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best area for you as a college student is the Arden area because there are so many stores around. To be exact find a apartment or house on Howe Avenue close to the mall.
Stay away from Del Paso Heights and Oak Park those are the two baddest areas in Sacramento.
2007-02-27 12:29:28 · answer #2 · answered by ufa21 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you live out of the area of the University, ( Folsom, Rocklin, Elk Grove whatever,) you will have to drive, which means traffic and parking. *Warning: Parking sucks at CSUS.
Live in midtown/ downtown. Every 20 mins, you can catch a bus that goes up J street right to Sac State. I think its the 30.
Nielsen has great property listings. You may end up living in a studio, they are cheap and some of the ones in the Victorian homes are gorgeous. It is relatively safe. I lived on 14Th and Gst for 3 years and had to throw rocks at a crackhead only one time.
You can live in the upper grad dorms you know. The University is close enough to downtown to live in the dorms and partake in the culture.
2007-02-25 06:29:43 · answer #3 · answered by murkglider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only place, and probably the safest place for a student is Davis, CA. The town orbits the school. Just look at a map. You pay $30 a month extra for rent, but atleast you don't have to hear gunfire off of your building. Sacramento is the new Oakland and is the pits.
2007-02-25 17:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by ucdavisnum1 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
As far as Davis goes, I had a cousin that had an apartment out there that was burglarized a few times, so my impression of Davis is not the best. I know Rocklin and Roseville are very safe. I don't know about the culture though.
2007-02-28 05:48:10 · answer #5 · answered by GJneedsanswers 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depending upon your budget, the following cities are safe and are all close to a variety of shops, cafes, restaurants and entertainment- and just about a 10 minute freeway drive from Sacramento.
-Roseville
-Rocklin
-Folsom
-Natomas (newer areas)
2007-02-25 06:07:28 · answer #6 · answered by Jules 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Live in Davis, California.
2007-03-04 11:06:11 · answer #7 · answered by largemargesphillycheesesteaks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest midtown over downtown. Its the area past J St, and past 15th street, stretching eastward.
2007-02-24 20:58:19 · answer #8 · answered by genepool 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd say midtown sacramento as well.
don't do davis...it's definitely a student-friendly town, but you'll be overwhelmed with undergrads all around you. also, rent is ridiculous is davis since it is a "small college town"
2007-03-02 12:38:22 · answer #9 · answered by jennyvee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a great place to live is Auburn. it might be a little to far from sac though, about 45 minutes away. it is a small town close to the sierras. there is alot of activites to do. biking, hiking, skiing, most of these activities are only a couple minutes away. there is nothing, like, nothing dangerous there, nothing bad ever happens like drive bys, gangs, street racing, etc., because it is soo small. lol.
2007-03-01 13:59:10 · answer #10 · answered by megal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋