Hillcrest, Concord, CA
At a glance
Hillcrest is ranked #34 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 2.1/5. Hillcrest carries a median home price of $655.49k. It ranks 34th of 42 in Concord for safety. The trade-offs are schools (1.9/5) and safety (2.2/5), though prices run about 21% below the Concord median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Hillcrest sits in northern Concord near the Sunvalley shopping area and the Concord Boulevard corridor, a workaday residential neighborhood with some of the more reachable prices in the city. It's a practical location more than a polished one. The housing is older, modest single-family stock, and the area leans car-oriented despite having the mall, big-box retail, and grocery options a short drive away. School assignments run toward Sun Terrace Elementary, part of the picture buyers weigh on this side of town. The candid read is that Hillcrest carries the softer reputation of north-central Concord, and the streetscape is plainer than the hillside neighborhoods to the south. What it offers in return is value and convenience: you're minutes from major shopping and freeway access at a price point that's increasingly hard to find in the Bay Area. For budget-focused buyers who prioritize location and square footage over prestige, Hillcrest is worth a real look.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.9
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Terrace Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| El Dorado Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Mt. Diablo High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Hillcrest FAQs10 answers
Is Hillcrest a good place to live?
Hillcrest ranks 34th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 2.1 out of 5. The trade-offs are schools (1.9/5) and safety (2.2/5).
Is Hillcrest safe?
Hillcrest, Concord scores 2.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 34th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.
What do homes in Hillcrest cost?
The median home price in Hillcrest, Concord is $655.49k, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole.
Are home prices in Hillcrest rising or falling?
The median home price in Hillcrest, Concord is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $655.49k against $655.09k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Hillcrest?
Schools serving Hillcrest, Concord include Sun Terrace Elementary (1.4/5), El Dorado Middle (2.0/5) and Mt. Diablo High (2.3/5).
What is the weather like in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest, Concord receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 41st of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.
Is Hillcrest walkable to shops and restaurants?
Hillcrest, Concord scores 2.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.8 out of 5, 34th of 42 in Concord.
What is Hillcrest known for?
Hillcrest, Concord is associated with Affordable, Sunvalley Shopping and North Concord.
How does Hillcrest compare to other Concord neighborhoods?
Hillcrest ranks 34th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 34th of 42 in Concord for safety (2.2/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.
What are the downsides of living in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest, Concord scores lowest on schools (1.9/5) and safety (2.2/5).
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