Countrywood, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
Countrywood is ranked #30 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 2.6/5. Its standout factor is public spaces (3.6/5). It ranks 26th of 30 in Walnut Creek for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.5/5) and safety (2.7/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Countrywood is a planned community of just under 300 townhomes spread across about 42 acres between Treat Boulevard and Bancroft Road, and its defining feature is how little you have to drive. The Countrywood Shopping Center sits right at the edge with a Safeway, McCaulou's, a pharmacy, and a row of cafes and bakeries, so groceries and coffee are a walk, not a trip. The townhomes themselves are uniform 1970s-era HOA stock, tidy and low-maintenance, with shared landscaping that keeps the complex looking consistent. It's an easy-living setup for people who'd rather not manage a yard and like having errands at the doorstep. The honest tradeoffs are real: the schools serving this pocket are among the weaker assignments in Walnut Creek, the architecture won't win anyone over, and Treat Boulevard is a busy arterial. But for walkable retail and a lower-maintenance footprint at a more reachable price than the city's single-family neighborhoods, Countrywood does a specific job well.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.0
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Oak Grove Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Ygnacio Valley High | High | 9-12 |
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Countrywood FAQs8 answers
Is Countrywood a good place to live?
Countrywood ranks 30th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 2.6 out of 5. Its strongest factor is public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.5/5) and safety (2.7/5).
Is Countrywood safe?
Countrywood, Walnut Creek scores 2.7 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 26th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
Which schools serve Countrywood?
Schools serving Countrywood, Walnut Creek include Bancroft Elementary (3.5/5), Oak Grove Middle (1.7/5) and Ygnacio Valley High (2.1/5).
What is the weather like in Countrywood?
Countrywood, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 20th of 30 in Walnut Creek. Summer days run 56° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.
Is Countrywood walkable to shops and restaurants?
Countrywood, Walnut Creek scores 3.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 24th of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is Countrywood known for?
Countrywood, Walnut Creek is associated with Walkable Shopping, Townhome Living and Low Maintenance.
How does Countrywood compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Countrywood ranks 30th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 26th of 30 in Walnut Creek for safety (2.7/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Diablo Shadows and Rudgear Estates.
What are the downsides of living in Countrywood?
Countrywood, Walnut Creek scores lowest on schools (2.5/5) and safety (2.7/5).
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