Alta Mesa, Moraga, CA
At a glance
Alta Mesa is ranked #5 of 11 neighborhoods in Moraga with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.8/5, 6th of 10 in Moraga) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.7/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Alta Mesa sits in the middle of Moraga, on the higher ground the name implies, a short hop from the Moraga Center shops and the 40-acre Moraga Commons. That central position is the whole appeal: you are close to the bandshell concerts, the splash pad, and the skate park at the Commons without sitting right on the busier Moraga Road traffic. Homes are classic Lamorinda, ranch and split-level styles on rolling streets, with the lots and mature plantings that come with a town built out decades ago. It is residential and calm, and most of what you need day to day is a short drive rather than a walk. The honest part: like the rest of Moraga, you are committing to the over-the-hill commute, with no BART or freeway in town and a climb through Orinda or Lafayette to reach Highway 24. What you trade for that is one of the more centrally located addresses in a town where being near the Commons and the schools is the point.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.9
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.2
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Perales Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Joaquin Moraga Intermediate | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Campolindo High | High | 9-12 |
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Alta Mesa FAQs8 answers
Is Alta Mesa a good place to live?
Alta Mesa ranks 5th of 11 neighborhoods in Moraga with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.8/5) and public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.7/5).
Is Alta Mesa safe?
Alta Mesa, Moraga scores 2.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 5th of 11 neighborhoods in Moraga.
Which schools serve Alta Mesa?
Schools serving Alta Mesa, Moraga include Los Perales Elementary (4.7/5), Joaquin Moraga Intermediate (4.7/5) and Campolindo High (5.0/5).
What is the weather like in Alta Mesa?
Alta Mesa, Moraga receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 11 in Moraga. Summer days run 54° to 80°F and winter days 42° to 57°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 27 inches a year.
Is Alta Mesa walkable to shops and restaurants?
Alta Mesa, Moraga scores 1.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 5th of 11 in Moraga.
What is Alta Mesa known for?
Alta Mesa, Moraga is associated with Elevated Terrain, Commons Access and Central Moraga. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.8/5).
How does Alta Mesa compare to other Moraga neighborhoods?
Alta Mesa ranks 5th of 11 neighborhoods in Moraga. It ranks 6th of 10 in Moraga for schools (4.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Moraga are Camino Pablo and Campolindo.
What are the downsides of living in Alta Mesa?
Alta Mesa, Moraga scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5) and safety (2.7/5).
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