Is Sheldon a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
20 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision with heavy damage near Sheldon Oaks Lane in Elk Grove. There were initially reports of two patients, with one possibly deceased. Command later reported one patient deceased, the second medic unit was canceled, and extrication was completed. | Sheldon Oaks Ln, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check may involve a 67-year-old female who exited a black vehicle and was chased by two males through a parking lot near Sunrise Boulevard. | Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded near Herodian Dr in Rancho Cordova for a possible missing or endangered child after residents reported a girl might be inside a nearby home. A 10-year-old boy was found outside without parents present, saying his sister was supposed to be inside. Additional units were requested, and the mother was later contacted by video call to help locate and bring over an older, nonverbal daughter. | Herodian Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA | Missing Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, crews respond to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at an apartment on Waterman Road in Sacramento. Truck 50 is assigned to the call under Operations A3 in District 50. | Waterman Rd, Sacramento, CA 95829 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported carbon monoxide alarm at a residential unit near Waterman Road in Sacramento. | Waterman Rd, Sacramento, CA 95829 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a deputy is attending to a nonverbal autistic female child near Sunrise Boulevard and Herodian, in front of a location on Sunrise Boulevard. | Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported being out with a pedestrian along westbound Highway 50 near the Sunrise Boulevard off-ramp, and the situation was reported as under control. | Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a black Chevrolet Silverado driving recklessly on westbound Highway 50 from the Sunrise Boulevard area toward Sacramento and West Sacramento. | Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a vegetation fire near a creek and bike trail by Bradshaw Road and Ogden Ranch Road in Sacramento County. The fire involved about one acre of oak grass woodland with a slow rate of spread, threatened nearby structures and fences, and burned under high-tension power lines. It was apparently contained between the creek and a walking path, with forward progress reported stopped. | Ogden Ranch Rd, Vineyard, CA 95829 | Wildfire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers investigated a suspicious vehicle on private property near the dead end by Mooney Road in Elk Grove. A male matching a prior description was seen walking around the vehicle before it drove away, and an officer followed it northbound on Moody Road. | Mooney Rd, Elk Grove, CA 95624 | Suspicious Activity |
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Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
Sheldon is a rural neighborhood in Elk Grove with mostly established homes built between 1970 and 1999. It has a strong presence of married couples and families, making it family-friendly.
The neighborhood is wealthy with a low childhood poverty rate and a diverse population including significant Asian ancestry and Vietnamese language speakers.
Quick Facts
| Married Couples Concentration | Higher than 95.3% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Sheldon’s housing consists mainly of medium to large single-family homes built mostly between 1970 and 1999, with a very low vacancy rate.
| Homes Built 1970-1999 | Majority |
|---|---|
| Housing Types | Medium to large single-family homes and small apartments |
| Owner Occupied | Majority |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Sheldon is a family-oriented neighborhood with a high rate of married couples and strong educational values.
| Married Couples | Higher than 95.3% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 47.0% |
| Children Below Poverty Line | 2.6% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 47.0% |
|---|---|
| Childhood Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| Asian Ancestry | 23.1% |
| Ukrainian Ancestry | 2.4% |
| Portuguese Ancestry | 2.5% |
| Vietnamese Language Speakers | 8.3% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 21.1% |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes, with a majority driving alone to work.
Sheldon offers short commute times with a high rate of solo drivers and some carpooling.
| Typical Commute Time | 15 to 30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 72.2% |
| Carpool Rate | 12.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Sheldon?
The median home price is $1,203,915, more expensive than 70.7% of California neighborhoods.
How family-oriented is Sheldon?
It has a higher concentration of married couples than 95.3% of U.S. neighborhoods, making it very family-friendly.