Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill, CA
At a glance
Grayson Creek is ranked #5 of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.0/5) and schools (3.8/5, 1st of 8 in Pleasant Hill), at a median home price of $1.1M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $259,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Grayson Creek takes its name from the waterway that threads through this corner of northwest Pleasant Hill, and the neighborhood's best feature is genuinely the outdoors. It sits within reach of the Contra Costa Canal Trail, the flat, paved walking-and-biking route locals use far more than they admit, and the creek corridor gives the streets a greener, more open feel than the tract grids elsewhere in the city. It is a small, quiet, residential neighborhood, the kind where the loudest thing on a weekday is a leaf blower. Homes are well-kept and hold their value, and it feeds into Valhalla Elementary and Valley View Middle rather than the central Pleasant Hill campuses, which sets it a little apart from its neighbors. The catch is the familiar northwest Pleasant Hill one: it is residential to the core, so everyday errands mean pointing the car toward Contra Costa Boulevard. People who want trail access out the front door and real quiet at night tend to be happy here.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.1
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.6
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valhalla Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Valley View Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| College Park High | High | 9-12 |
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Grayson Creek FAQs10 answers
Is Grayson Creek a good place to live?
Grayson Creek ranks 5th of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.0/5) and schools (3.8/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (3.1/5).
Is Grayson Creek safe?
Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill scores 3.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 6th of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill.
What do homes in Grayson Creek cost?
The median home price in Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill is $1.1M, compared with $1.08M for Pleasant Hill as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $259,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Grayson Creek rising or falling?
The median home price in Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.1M against $1.1M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Grayson Creek?
Schools serving Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill include Valhalla Elementary (4.0/5), Valley View Middle (3.2/5) and College Park High (4.2/5).
What is the weather like in Grayson Creek?
Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill receives 80% of its possible sunshine, the least sunny of Pleasant Hill's 8 neighborhoods. Summer days run 56° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Grayson Creek walkable to shops and restaurants?
Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill scores 3.1 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, 3rd of 8 in Pleasant Hill.
What is Grayson Creek known for?
Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill is associated with Creek Corridor, Canal Trail and Outdoor Access. Its highest-scoring factor is public spaces (4.0/5).
How does Grayson Creek compare to other Pleasant Hill neighborhoods?
Grayson Creek ranks 5th of 8 neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill. It ranks 1st of 8 in Pleasant Hill for schools (3.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Pleasant Hill are Gregory Gardens and Downtown Pleasant Hill.
What are the downsides of living in Grayson Creek?
Grayson Creek, Pleasant Hill scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.1/5).
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