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Antelope, CA

Antelope is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States located approximately 15 miles (24 km) northeast of downtown Sacramento and 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Roseville. The population was 45,770 at the 2020 census.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 6.84 square miles (17.7 km2). Antelope is mostly flat, with very few hills and no major bodies of water.

The northern border of Antelope falls directly onto the line between Sacramento County and Placer County. The eastern border first follows Roseville Road south from the county line to Butternut Drive. Then the border continues in the same general direction to Antelope Road, so that parcels on Adagio Way, Andante Drive, and Katella Way are within Antelope CDP.

The southern border follows Antelope Road. The western border has two parts. The first part extends from Antelope Rd northwards toward Elverta Rd along 28th St. The second part extends from Elverta Rd towards the Placer county line, along Dry Creek.

The boundaries were drawn and the town name was established by a vote in 1993 to establish the community's identity. The Antelope, CA town designation began July 1, 1994. The ZIP code for Antelope: is 95843.

In the late 1800s, Antelope was the only significant settlement in the Center Township, an area bounded on the North by the Placer county line, on the East by what is now Sunrise Blvd., on the South by the American River, and on the West by the line along 20th St in Rio Linda south to Ethan Way in the Arden-Arcade area. The population of the entire township in 1880 was about 400 people. Many of the railroad workers made their homes here and eventually stayed permanently. Gradually, workers left the area and Antelope became just another small community with little business.

Antelope gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Antelope’s Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness and Zumba. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Antelope, such as Blue Oak Park and Antelope Station Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Antelope, CA are Antelope Community Park, Tetotom Park, and Gibson Ranch Regional Park.

Population: 45,770 (2020). ZIP code: 95843. Area code: 916. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Area: 6.84 square miles (17.7 km2).

FAQs

What is the crime rate in Antelope, CA?

The crime rate in Antelope is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Antelope is 1 in 61. Based on FBI crime data, Antelope is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Antelope has a crime rate that is higher than 43% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Antelope, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Antelope offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Antelope there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Antelope and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Antelope are highly rated.

Is Antelope, CA expensive?

Antelope is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom Metro metro area, which is ranked 28 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Antelope is estimated to be 120.1% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

Sources

Wikipedia

Sacramento County

Antelope’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Zumba

Healing Corner 

Blue Oak Park

Antelope Station Park
Antelope Community Park

Lone Oak Park

Gibson Ranch Regional Park

Neighborhoodscout

Niche

Zero Down

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