
Is West Sacramento, CA (Southwest Village / Riverview) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in West Sacramento, California - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
4 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 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch radio traffic describes an animal control call on Randall Island involving a confined dog and a reporting party who allegedly threatened the dog if it was not picked up. Animal control requested possible sheriff assistance due to concerns about a potential weapon at the scene. | Randall Island, Courtland, CA 95615 | Animal Control |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible minor hit-and-run collision involving a red Toyota RAV4 near Hood Franklin Road in Hood, with officers coordinating vehicle information checks and arranging tow access due to heavy traffic backup. | Hood Franklin Rd, Hood, CA 95639 | Traffic |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an urgent medical aid response was dispatched to an address near 3rd Lane Avenue in district 27. | 3rd St, Hood, CA 95639 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched for a possible water rescue near River Road in District 91, with multiple engines, a truck, a boat, and a medic unit assigned. | River Rd, Courtland, CA 95615 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire and rescue units are dispatched for a possible water rescue near River Road in district 91. | River Rd, Courtland, CA 95615 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched to a location near Third Hollow Drive in District 66 involving Engine 66 and Medic 6066 units assigned to Operations A3. | 3rd St, Hood, CA 95639 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 8, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Clarksburg Road and South River Road involving a vehicle with a California license plate. | S River Rd & Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, CA 95612 | Traffic |
| Jul 8, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near 3rd St. Units including Engine 28, Ladder 21, and Medical 8 were assigned to the location. | 3rd St, Hood, CA 95639 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 8, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid call was reported near 3rd Street in Hood. Units including Engine 28 and Medic 821 were assigned, but Engine 28 was later canceled. | 3rd St, Hood, CA 95639 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 4, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid call was reported near 3rd Street in Hood, California. Engine 22 was dispatched to the location. | 3rd St, Hood, CA 95639 | Medical Emergency |
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Overview
Southwest Village / Riverview is a rural neighborhood in West Sacramento with a median home price of $761,349 and average rent of $3,208. The vacancy rate is low at 3.2%, indicating strong demand.
Most homes are newer, built since 2000, with a high concentration of large single-family homes.
Quick Facts
| Rural Density | Yes |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Southwest Village / Riverview is dominated by owner-occupied, newer single-family homes, many large in size.
| Owner Occupied Rate | Majority |
|---|---|
| Newer Homes | 81.2% built 2000 or later |
| Large Homes | More large homes than 96.4% of U.S. neighborhoods |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
Southwest Village / Riverview is highly family-friendly with low child poverty and strong community amenities.
| Family-Friendly Rank in CA | More family-friendly than 97.7% of California neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Child Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 68.5% |
|---|---|
| Income Rank | Higher than 92.3% of U.S. neighborhoods |
| Foreign Born Rate | 23.2 |
| Asian Ancestry | 29.5% |
| Iranian Ancestry | 0.8% |
| Vietnamese Language Speakers | 3.6% |
| Top Languages | English 69.4%, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese |
Commute
Most residents have short commutes and primarily drive alone or carpool.
Southwest Village / Riverview offers manageable commute times with a majority using private vehicles.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 54.2 |
| Carpool Rate | 15.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of homes in Southwest Village / Riverview?
Most homes were built since 2000, making it one of the newest neighborhoods.
How family-friendly is this neighborhood?
It ranks more family-friendly than 97.7% of California neighborhoods with very low child poverty.