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Canyon Ranch, Orinda, CA

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3.5 /5
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Ranked 24th /29 in Orinda, CA

Neighborhood Factors

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Market Conditions

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    Price
    $1.65M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $167k(2)
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    Appreciation
    4%(2)

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At a glance

Canyon Ranch is ranked #24 of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.9/5, 25th of 28 in Orinda), at a median home price of $1.65M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $74,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.7/5) and safety (2.4/5), though prices run about 15% below the Orinda median.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    0.7

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    Public Spaces

    -

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    Curb Appeal

    -

Overall Amenities score: 0.6 (1)

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Neighborhood Weather

78%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 78% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Canyon Ranch ranks 23rd of 29 for sunshine in Orinda, though it still out-suns nearly half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is August, averaging 81° highs, and it gets about 28 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDAug 81°
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Rank in Orinda
23rd of 29
Across the Bay Area
40th percentile
Rain per year
28 in
Warmest month
Aug 81° avg high
Summer day
54° → 79°F
Winter day
42° → 57°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Sleepy Hollow Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Orinda Intermediate Middle6-8
4.8/5
Miramonte High High9-12
5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Is Canyon Ranch a good place to live?

Canyon Ranch ranks 24th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.9/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (0.7/5) and safety (2.4/5).

Is Canyon Ranch safe?

Canyon Ranch, Orinda scores 2.4 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 25th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda.

What do homes in Canyon Ranch cost?

The median home price in Canyon Ranch, Orinda is $1.65M, compared with $1.94M for Orinda as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $74,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Canyon Ranch rising or falling?

The median home price in Canyon Ranch, Orinda is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.65M against $1.65M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Canyon Ranch?

Schools serving Canyon Ranch, Orinda include Sleepy Hollow Elementary (5.0/5), Orinda Intermediate (4.8/5) and Miramonte High (5.0/5).

What is the weather like in Canyon Ranch?

Canyon Ranch, Orinda receives 78% of its possible sunshine, 23rd of 29 in Orinda. Summer days run 54° to 79°F and winter days 42° to 57°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 28 inches a year.

Is Canyon Ranch walkable to shops and restaurants?

Canyon Ranch, Orinda scores 0.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.6 out of 5, 24th of 29 in Orinda.

What is Canyon Ranch known for?

Canyon Ranch, Orinda scores highest on schools (4.9/5).

How does Canyon Ranch compare to other Orinda neighborhoods?

Canyon Ranch ranks 24th of 29 neighborhoods in Orinda. It ranks 25th of 28 in Orinda for schools (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Orinda are El Toyonal and Claremont.

What are the downsides of living in Canyon Ranch?

Canyon Ranch, Orinda scores lowest on nearby merchants (0.7/5) and safety (2.4/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Orinda, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
El Toyonal, Orinda, CA
Overall Score : 4.6
El Toyonal is a hillside ribbon on Orinda’s north edge where winding lanes climb... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Claremont, Orinda, CA
Overall Score : 4.5
Claremont sits in a quiet cup of hills off Camino Pablo, where curving lanes thr... See Full Page
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Neighborhood Iamge
Monte Vista, Orinda, CA
Overall Score : 4.5
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