Foothill, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
Foothill is ranked #13 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 3.8/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.5/5, 7th of 30 in Walnut Creek) and nearby merchants (4.0/5), at a median home price of $1.59M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $2,274,000. The trade-off is safety (3.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Foothill anchors the northeast side of Walnut Creek, bounded roughly by Ygnacio Valley Road and Oak Grove Road, and it's built around one of the most useful clusters of amenities in the city. Three parks sit close at hand, Arbolado, El Divisadero, and Castle Rock Youth Sports Park, and the relatively recent arrival of the Orchards center with Whole Foods gave the area a real retail hub. The namesake Foothill Middle School is part of the long-standing draw. It's an established, well-settled neighborhood where weekend life can happen close to home, between the sports fields, the trails, and the shopping. That combination of parks plus newer retail is rarer in Walnut Creek than you'd think. The tradeoff is traffic. Ygnacio Valley Road is a major artery, and the same access that makes errands easy also brings commute-hour congestion at the edges. For buyers who want parks, groceries, and schools within a tight radius, Foothill packs a lot into one area.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.0
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal3.7
Overall Amenities score: 3.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Acres Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Foothill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Northgate High | High | 9-12 |
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Foothill FAQs10 answers
Is Foothill a good place to live?
Foothill ranks 13th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 3.8 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.5/5) and nearby merchants (4.0/5). The trade-off is safety (3.3/5).
Is Foothill safe?
Foothill, Walnut Creek scores 3.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 18th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in Foothill cost?
The median home price in Foothill, Walnut Creek is $1.59M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $2,274,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Foothill rising or falling?
The median home price in Foothill, Walnut Creek is down about 1.9% over the past 12 months, from $1.62M to $1.59M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Foothill?
Schools serving Foothill, Walnut Creek include Walnut Acres Elementary (4.5/5), Foothill Middle (4.1/5) and Northgate High (4.8/5).
What is the weather like in Foothill?
Foothill, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 6th 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 Foothill walkable to shops and restaurants?
Foothill, Walnut Creek scores 4.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.9 out of 5, 3rd of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is Foothill known for?
Foothill, Walnut Creek is associated with Multiple Parks, Orchards Retail and School Cluster. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.5/5) and nearby merchants (4.0/5).
How does Foothill compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Foothill ranks 13th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 7th of 30 in Walnut Creek for schools (4.5/5) and scores lowest on safety (3.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Diablo Shadows and Rudgear Estates.
What are the downsides of living in Foothill?
Foothill, Walnut Creek scores lowest on safety (3.3/5).
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