Carlton Square, Livermore, CA
At a glance
Carlton Square is ranked #7 of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.3/5, 5th of 42 in Livermore) and safety (4.1/5), at a median home price of $1.3M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $27,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
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Carlton Square is a slim, key-shaped pocket north of downtown Livermore, boxed in by East Stanley Boulevard on the north and El Caminito on the east. A single entrance funnels traffic onto quiet interior streets like Anna Maria, Alice, Elvira, and Albert, all lined with Hoffman-built ranch and split-level homes from the mid-to-late 1960s on flat lots. Curb appeal runs the full range, from fresh drought-tolerant front yards and new paint to original brick trim and well-used driveways, but a canopy of mature pistache and liquidambar ties the blocks together. Pleasure Island Park sits on the western edge and does the work of a neighborhood backyard: playground, dog walks, evening soccer. The Arroyo Mocho trail is a block north, and a quick hop onto East Stanley puts groceries, coffee, and the downtown restaurant scene about five minutes away by car. The interior is calm, but weigh two things before you fall for it. East Stanley hums along the northern fence line, and the pocket has no retail of its own, so essentially every errand is a drive. The upside: the blocks stay quiet, remodels are steadily lifting the housing stock, and you are buying a genuinely close-in spot without a downtown price tag.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces3.4
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma C. Smith Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| William Mendenhall Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Granada High | High | 9-12 |
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Carlton Square FAQs10 answers
Is Carlton Square a good place to live?
Carlton Square ranks 7th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.3/5) and safety (4.1/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.3/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
Is Carlton Square safe?
Carlton Square, Livermore scores 4.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 12th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore.
What do homes in Carlton Square cost?
The median home price in Carlton Square, Livermore is $1.3M, compared with $1.27M for Livermore as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $27,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Carlton Square rising or falling?
The median home price in Carlton Square, Livermore is up about 3.3% over the past 12 months, from $1.26M to $1.3M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Carlton Square?
Schools serving Carlton Square, Livermore include Emma C. Smith Elementary (4.6/5), William Mendenhall Middle (4.0/5) and Granada High (4.4/5).
What is the weather like in Carlton Square?
Carlton Square, Livermore receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 2nd of 42 in Livermore. Summer days run 56° to 86°F and winter days 40° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.
Is Carlton Square walkable to shops and restaurants?
Carlton Square, Livermore scores 1.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 34th of 42 in Livermore.
What is Carlton Square known for?
Carlton Square, Livermore is associated with Nearby neighborhood park, Mature shade canopy and Quick drive to downtown. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.3/5) and safety (4.1/5).
How does Carlton Square compare to other Livermore neighborhoods?
Carlton Square ranks 7th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore. It ranks 5th of 42 in Livermore for schools (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Livermore are Coventry and Stratford Park.
What are the downsides of living in Carlton Square?
Carlton Square, Livermore scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).
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