City Center, Union City, CA
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Key Words:
Grid Layout, Local Businesses, Established Community
City Center features a straightforward grid layout of numbered streets lined with older single-family homes, small apartment buildings, and locally owned businesses. Places such as La Tiendita Market and Mission View Food & Liquor lie within the neighborhood boundaries, giving residents close-at-hand options for groceries and daily essentials. Meanwhile, community organizations like Redeemer Church and Kidango G Emanuele Center underscore the area’s locally focused, service-oriented character. Though large parks are not prominent in this section of Union City, smaller green pockets sit just beyond its edges—Shorty Garcia Park, for instance, is nearby but outside the official boundary. Overall, City Center combines an established residential feel with a handful of convenience shops and community services, making it suitable for those who appreciate a no-frills, walkable environment close to the city’s main thoroughfares.
Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillview Crest Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Searles Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Guy Jr. Emanuele Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| James Logan High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
from CA Dept. of Education
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.4
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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