Neighborhood

Clayton Valley, Concord, CA

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3.3 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $801.42k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $8k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    0%(2)

(2) City data used

At a glance

Clayton Valley is ranked #13 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.0/5) and safety (3.8/5, 16th of 42 in Concord), at a median home price of $801.42k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $32,000. The trade-offs are schools (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.0/5).

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Clayton Road Retail, Diablo Views, Walkable Errands

Clayton Valley runs along Concord's eastern stretch of Clayton Road, the long commercial spine that carries this side of the city toward the actual town of Clayton. It's a convenient, established part of Concord where the shopping is genuinely close. The Clayton Valley Shopping Center and the string of retail along Clayton Road mean groceries, coffee, and dinner are a short drive or, from some blocks, a walkable errand. Behind the corridor, the streets settle into well-kept ranch and two-story homes assigned toward Silverwood Elementary, with the ridgeline toward Mount Diablo filling the view to the south. The tradeoff is Clayton Road itself: it moves a lot of traffic, and the blocks closest to it trade some quiet for that convenience. Get a street or two back and you get the best of this neighborhood, retail at your doorstep and hills on the horizon, which is why Clayton Valley holds its value better than its price tag suggests.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.6

Overall Amenities score: 3.6

Neighborhood Weather

81%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 81% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Clayton Valley ranks 6th of 42 for sunshine in Concord, and it out-suns nine tenths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 85° highs, and it gets about 19 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in Concord
6th of 42
Across the Bay Area
96th percentile
Rain per year
19 in
Warmest month
Jul 85° avg high
Summer day
56° → 83°F
Winter day
41° → 58°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
Silverwood Elementary PrimaryK-5
Pine Hollow Middle Middle6-8

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Clayton Valley FAQs10 answers

Is Clayton Valley a good place to live?

Clayton Valley ranks 13th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.0/5) and safety (3.8/5). The trade-offs are schools (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.0/5).

Is Clayton Valley safe?

Clayton Valley, Concord scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 16th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.

What do homes in Clayton Valley cost?

The median home price in Clayton Valley, Concord is $801.42k, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $32,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Clayton Valley rising or falling?

The median home price in Clayton Valley, Concord is down about 8.0% over the past 12 months, from $870.97k to $801.42k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Clayton Valley?

Schools serving Clayton Valley, Concord include Silverwood Elementary (3.3/5) and Pine Hollow Middle (2.9/5).

What is the weather like in Clayton Valley?

Clayton Valley, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 6th of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.

Is Clayton Valley walkable to shops and restaurants?

Clayton Valley, Concord scores 3.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 2nd of 42 in Concord.

What is Clayton Valley known for?

Clayton Valley, Concord is associated with Clayton Road Retail, Diablo Views and Walkable Errands. Its highest-scoring factor is public spaces (4.0/5).

How does Clayton Valley compare to other Concord neighborhoods?

Clayton Valley ranks 13th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 16th of 42 in Concord for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on schools (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.

What are the downsides of living in Clayton Valley?

Clayton Valley, Concord scores lowest on schools (3.0/5) and nearby merchants (3.0/5).

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