Boyd, Pleasant Hill, CA
At a glance
Boyd is ranked #1 of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factors are safety (5.0/5, 2nd of 8 in Pleasant Hill) and curb appeal (3.7/5), at a median home price of $1.31M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $24,000. No factor scores below 3.6/5, its weakest being public spaces, with prices running about 21% above the Pleasant Hill median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Boyd is one of those small Pleasant Hill pockets most people drive past without registering, which is exactly why the people who live here like it. It is a compact, low-key residential neighborhood centered on Boyd Road, with a mix of older traditional houses and a few newer, contemporary builds on quiet streets that do not carry through-traffic. It sits close to the I-680 corridor, and Pleasant Hill BART is about a mile off, so the commute math is better than the sleepy feel suggests. What you are really buying here is calm. This is one of the most settled, well-kept corners of the city, and it tends to stay that way. The tradeoff is that there is almost nothing to walk to inside the neighborhood itself, so coffee, groceries, and dinner mean getting in the car and heading to the Contra Costa Boulevard shops or the downtown district. If you want a quiet block with an easy freeway and BART connection, and you do not need shops at the end of the driveway, Boyd delivers that without much drama.
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Neighborhood Amenities
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Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 2.9 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Strandwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| College Park High | High | 9-12 |
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Boyd FAQs10 answers
Is Boyd a good place to live?
Boyd ranks 1st of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (5.0/5) and curb appeal (3.7/5). The trade-off is a median home price of $1.31M against the Pleasant Hill median of $1.08M.
Is Boyd safe?
Boyd, Pleasant Hill scores 5.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill.
What do homes in Boyd cost?
The median home price in Boyd, Pleasant Hill is $1.31M, compared with $1.08M for Pleasant Hill as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $24,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Boyd rising or falling?
The median home price in Boyd, Pleasant Hill is up about 16.5% over the past 12 months, from $1.12M to $1.31M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Boyd?
Schools serving Boyd, Pleasant Hill include Pleasant Hill Elementary (3.5/5), Strandwood Elementary (3.8/5), Pleasant Hill Middle (3.3/5) and College Park High (4.2/5).
What is the weather like in Boyd?
Boyd, Pleasant Hill receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 8 in Pleasant Hill. Summer days run 56° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Boyd walkable to shops and restaurants?
Boyd, Pleasant Hill scores 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 8th of 8 in Pleasant Hill.
What is Boyd known for?
Boyd, Pleasant Hill is associated with Commuter Access, Quiet Pocket and Well Kept. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (5.0/5).
How does Boyd compare to other Pleasant Hill neighborhoods?
Boyd ranks 1st of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill. It ranks 2nd of 8 in Pleasant Hill for safety (5.0/5) and scores lowest on public spaces (3.6/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill are Linda Lane and Pleasant Hill.
What are the downsides of living in Boyd?
Boyd, Pleasant Hill scores lowest on public spaces (3.6/5). Its median home price of $1.31M runs about 21% above the Pleasant Hill median of $1.08M.
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