Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.09M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $44k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -4%

At a glance

Jensen is ranked #25 of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factor is schools (3.7/5, 22nd of 42 in Livermore), at a median home price of $1.09M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $44,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.5/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5), though prices run about 14% below the Livermore median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: College-Named Streets, Postwar Ranch Homes, Close To Downtown

Jensen is one of Livermore's original postwar tracts, built out between roughly 1950 and the mid-1960s, and it is easy to spot once you know the trick: the streets are named after colleges, so you will find yourself turning from Yale onto Princeton. The homes are modest single-story ranches, 900 to 1,600 square feet, on flat lots that have hosted decades of additions, garage conversions, and yard projects. The location is the quiet advantage. Jensen sits close to downtown, so First Street's restaurants and tasting rooms are a quick trip, and the older street grid here is far more connected than the cul-de-sac tracts on the city's edges. That makes it one of the more bike-and-stroll-friendly pockets in Livermore, even if you will still drive to the grocery store. This is entry-level Livermore in the best sense: smaller homes, real proximity to downtown, and a settled, unpretentious feel. Some houses are beautifully updated and others are frozen in their original decade, so the block-to-block look is a patchwork, but the location keeps demand steady.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    2.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Neighborhood Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Jensen ranks 32nd of 42 for sunshine in Livermore, though it still out-suns roughly three quarters of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 87° highs, and it gets about 15 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 87°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Livermore
32nd of 42
Across the Bay Area
77th percentile
Rain per year
15 in
Warmest month
Jul 87° avg high
Summer day
56° → 85°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
Jackson Avenue Elementary PrimaryK-5
4/5
East Avenue Middle Middle6-8
3.5/5
Livermore High High9-12
3.7/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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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.

Median Price

Jensen FAQs10 answers

Is Jensen a good place to live?

Jensen ranks 25th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (3.7/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.5/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).

Is Jensen safe?

Jensen, Livermore scores 3.1 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 23rd of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore.

What do homes in Jensen cost?

The median home price in Jensen, Livermore is $1.09M, compared with $1.27M for Livermore as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $44,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Jensen rising or falling?

The median home price in Jensen, Livermore is down about 1.3% over the past 12 months, from $1.1M to $1.09M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Jensen?

Schools serving Jensen, Livermore include Jackson Avenue Elementary (4.0/5), East Avenue Middle (3.5/5) and Livermore High (3.7/5).

What is the weather like in Jensen?

Jensen, Livermore receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 32nd of 42 in Livermore. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 15 inches a year.

Is Jensen walkable to shops and restaurants?

Jensen, Livermore scores 2.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 21st of 42 in Livermore.

What is Jensen known for?

Jensen, Livermore is associated with College-Named Streets, Postwar Ranch Homes and Close To Downtown.

How does Jensen compare to other Livermore neighborhoods?

Jensen ranks 25th of 42 neighborhoods in Livermore. It ranks 22nd of 42 in Livermore for schools (3.7/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Livermore are South Livermore and Livermore Valley.

What are the downsides of living in Jensen?

Jensen, Livermore scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.5/5) and curb appeal (3.0/5).

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