Larkey Park, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
Larkey Park is ranked #27 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 3.1/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (3.8/5) and schools (3.6/5, 27th of 30 in Walnut Creek), at a median home price of $1.19M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $2,000. The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and nearby merchants (3.0/5), though prices run about 22% below the Walnut Creek median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Larkey Park takes its name from the park that anchors it, and that park is the reason to be here. North of downtown Walnut Creek, the neighborhood wraps around 13 acres that include a renovated swim center, a splash pad, playgrounds, and the Lindsay Wildlife Experience, the wildlife museum and animal hospital that's a genuine local institution. The Contra Costa Canal Trail crosses through, linking into the regional path network. The homes are mostly modest midcentury ranches with mature trees and real yards, and the everyday appeal is the easy access to recreation right out the door. For a neighborhood this close to downtown, the park access is hard to beat. The candid part is that the homes themselves are unassuming and the immediate area's safety and school numbers don't match the city's southern hill pockets. You'll also drive for most shopping. But if proximity to a genuinely good park and a short hop to downtown rank high for you, Larkey Park delivers something pricier neighborhoods can't.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.0
Public Spaces3.8
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Pleasant Hill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| College Park High | High | 9-12 |
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Larkey Park FAQs10 answers
Is Larkey Park a good place to live?
Larkey Park ranks 27th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 3.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (3.8/5) and schools (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.5/5) and nearby merchants (3.0/5).
Is Larkey Park safe?
Larkey Park, Walnut Creek scores 2.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 29th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in Larkey Park cost?
The median home price in Larkey Park, Walnut Creek is $1.19M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $2,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Larkey Park rising or falling?
The median home price in Larkey Park, Walnut Creek is down about 7.7% over the past 12 months, from $1.29M to $1.19M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Larkey Park?
Schools serving Larkey Park, Walnut Creek include Pleasant Hill Elementary (3.5/5), Pleasant Hill Middle (3.3/5) and College Park High (4.2/5).
What is the weather like in Larkey Park?
Larkey Park, Walnut Creek receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 25th of 30 in Walnut Creek. Summer days run 56° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is Larkey Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
Larkey Park, Walnut Creek scores 3.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 15th of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is Larkey Park known for?
Larkey Park, Walnut Creek is associated with Larkey Park, Lindsay Wildlife and Swim Center.
How does Larkey Park compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
Larkey Park ranks 27th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 27th of 30 in Walnut Creek for schools (3.6/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Diablo Shadows and Rudgear Estates.
What are the downsides of living in Larkey Park?
Larkey Park, Walnut Creek scores lowest on safety (2.5/5) and nearby merchants (3.0/5).
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