Sacramento loves its neighborhood names. If it can give individual blocks names, it will. That's probably why the less-than-one-mile area of Fruitridge Pocket has its own, adorable name. Sure, it gets its moniker from two large, well-known areas, but the Pocket neighborhood is relatively far from them, so you shouldn't get too confused.
This tiny Sacramento neighborhood is home to about 5,800 people and is bordered by Colonial Heights and Tahoe Park to the east, Oak Park to the north, Fruitridge Boulevard to the south, and runs just shy of Highway 99 to the west
Sacramento loves its neighborhood names. If it can give individual blocks names, it will. That's probably why the less-than-one-mile area of Fruitridge Pocket has its own, adorable name. Sure, it gets its moniker from two large, well-known areas, but the Pocket neighborhood is relatively far from them, so you shouldn't get too confused.
This tiny Sacramento neighborhood is home to about 5,800 people and is bordered by Colonial Heights and Tahoe Park to the east, Oak Park to the north, Fruitridge Boulevard to the south, and runs just shy of Highway 99 to the west. It's part of an up-and-coming area in Sacramento, noted for its mid-century homes and easy access to the State Capital, UC Davis Med Center, and West Sacramento industry.
Moving to Fruitridge Pocket
Winters in Fruitridge are mild -- no snow or ice worries here! It's the opposite end of the calendar you should be concerned about: the Sacramento Valley floor swelters in summer sun which, by the way, peaks in August and September. If you have to move then, bring lots of water for you and the poor soul who carries your couch into your new one-bedroom apartment. Central air should be high on your list of rental housing requirements as well. You won't find many serviced apartments here -- more likely you'll be choosing from rental housing with individual owners. Don't count on all utilities paid places here either, thanks to the toll air conditioning takes on your electrical bill during the summer.
Come prepared to lock down your lease with your proof of income, credit history, contact information for your references, and deposit money.
Neighborhoods in Fruitridge Pocket
Remember what we said about Sacramento residents' seemingly compulsive need to name neighborhoods? Somehow, they managed to fit a few teeny areas within a tiny area. Well done.
Arnold: If you live along the northeastern edge of Fruitridge Pocket, you'll be close to Tahoe Park with its picnic areas, community center, and, best of all, public swimming pool run by the local Sacramento Central YMCA.
Traction / Grenz: Life in the middle of Fruitridge Pocket puts you close to Fruitridge Elementary School and the private, highly ranked Christian Brothers High School. One-bedroom apartments can be found here, but some have specific resident requirements, so do your research and make some calls before you visit.
Fruitridge Heights: This area gets you slightly closer to Fruitridge Road, and gives you access to fast-food joints, some big-box retail, Thrift Town and other local amenities.
Fruitridge Park: Technically just outside of the Fruitridge Pocket area, this neighborhood surrounds -- wait for it -- Fruitridge Park, just south of Fruitridge Road. This area shares the same access to amenities as Fruitridge Heights. Townhomes are available for rent in this area.
Living in Fruitridge Pocket
Don't call this place a cow town unless you want a diatribe on what Sacramento has to offer. Fruitridge Pocket has a great, central location that puts you within a short drive to tons of local amenities. Though there is a bus and light rail system in Sacramento, the bus ride will be longer than a drive and light rail doesn't reach this neck of the woods (yet), so a car is a good idea.
Just over Highway 99, try Roma's Pizza for a slice of Italian heaven the locals can't get enough of. Fabulous local taquerias abound -- we're not about to wade into the battle over which is best, you should taste test your way through and make up your own mind. Vegans will appreciate Anna's in the Med Center area just up Stockton Boulevard. And, of course, the thriving Sacramento Downtown/Midtown core is packed with hip restaurants from the fancy (Mulvaney's B and L is leading the Farm to Fork movement) to the quick (local favorite Mr. Pickle's is a guaranteed sandwich winner).
For entertainment, you'll have easy access to the usual standbys of movie theaters, bowling, and miniature golf. We recommend you try the local theater scene, which ranges from Broadway touring companies at the Community Center Theater to groundbreaking improv comedy at the Sacramento Comedy Spot (where you can take classes if you get jealous of its top-notch performers having all the fun).
Those who love the outdoors will appreciate Fruitridge Pocket and Sacramento's bike-friendly nature, great weather (except for the hot parts) and access to the American and Sacramento Rivers and all the fun that comes with them.
