Laurel Park, Richmond, CA
At a glance
Laurel Park is ranked #30 of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall score of 1.4/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5), at a median home price of $755.11k. It ranks 17th of 32 in Richmond for schools. The trade-offs are safety (0.9/5) and schools (1.9/5), with prices running about 14% above the Richmond median.
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Laurel Park is a tidy residential neighborhood in southeast Richmond, slotted between I-80 and I-580 a mile or so up from the inner harbor. The look is distinctive for the area: street after street of 1950s and 1960s Mediterranean-style homes with stucco facades and clay-tile roofs, mixed with the occasional bungalow or Craftsman, all on a flat, walkable grid. From some blocks you catch views of the El Cerrito hills rising to the east. For a central Richmond neighborhood, it is notably convenient. Two public schools and several parks are within walking distance, bus service is plentiful, and both freeways are a quick on-ramp away for commuting in any direction. That combination of walkable basics and easy driving access is the neighborhood's quiet strength. The tradeoffs are the ones that come with a dense, central location. The grid sits close to busy corridors and the freeways, so traffic and noise are part of the deal on the edges, and upkeep varies from block to block. What Laurel Park offers is a consistent, well-located residential pocket at prices that stay grounded.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.5
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal3
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Stege Elementary | Primary | K-6 | |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle | Middle | 7-8 |
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Is Laurel Park a good place to live?
Laurel Park ranks 30th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond with an overall Houseberry score of 1.4 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (0.9/5) and schools (1.9/5) and a median home price of $755.11k against the Richmond median of $662k.
Is Laurel Park safe?
Laurel Park, Richmond scores 0.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 30th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond.
What do homes in Laurel Park cost?
The median home price in Laurel Park, Richmond is $755.11k, compared with $662k for Richmond as a whole.
Are home prices in Laurel Park rising or falling?
The median home price in Laurel Park, Richmond is up about 1.2% over the past 12 months, from $746.27k to $755.11k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Laurel Park?
Schools serving Laurel Park, Richmond include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Stege Elementary (0.5/5) and Fred T. Korematsu Middle (3.2/5).
What is the weather like in Laurel Park?
Laurel Park, Richmond receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 27th of 33 in Richmond. Summer days run 55° to 72°F and winter days 45° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.
Is Laurel Park walkable to shops and restaurants?
Laurel Park, Richmond scores 3.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 15th of 32 in Richmond.
What is Laurel Park known for?
Laurel Park, Richmond is associated with Mediterranean Stucco, Hillside Views and Transit Access.
How does Laurel Park compare to other Richmond neighborhoods?
Laurel Park ranks 30th of 32 neighborhoods in Richmond. It ranks 17th of 32 in Richmond for schools (1.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (0.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Richmond are Carriage Hills North and Greenbriar.
What are the downsides of living in Laurel Park?
Laurel Park, Richmond scores lowest on safety (0.9/5) and schools (1.9/5). Its median home price of $755.11k runs about 14% above the Richmond median of $662k.
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