Lions Creek, Gilroy, CA
At a glance
Lions Creek is ranked #1 of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.0/5) and safety (4.0/5, 2nd of 11 in Gilroy), at a median home price of $1.1M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $36,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Lions Creek is one of the quieter, safer pockets on Gilroy's west side, set near the base of the Hecker Pass corridor with Valley Oaks Drive along its western flank and Hecker Pass Road running the south edge. It's close to the Uvas Creek levee trail, the paved path locals just call the Levee, which runs for miles toward Christmas Hill Park and the Hecker Pass foothills. The homes skew newer and prices run above the central Gilroy neighborhoods, which tracks with the west side's pull toward newer construction and the well-regarded Christopher High on this end of town. It feels residential and calm, the kind of street where the loudest thing going is usually the landscaping. Amenities aren't the draw. You'll drive for shopping and dining, and the neighborhood is more about the setting than the storefronts. What Lions Creek offers is a safe, newer, west-side address with serious trail access just outside the door, which for a lot of buyers is the whole point.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.0
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal3.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.4
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luigi Aprea Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Solorsano Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Brownell Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Christopher High | High | 9-12 |
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Lions Creek FAQs10 answers
Is Lions Creek a good place to live?
Lions Creek ranks 1st of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.0/5) and safety (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (3.1/5).
Is Lions Creek safe?
Lions Creek, Gilroy scores 4.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 2nd of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy.
What do homes in Lions Creek cost?
The median home price in Lions Creek, Gilroy is $1.1M, compared with $1.16M for Gilroy as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $36,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Lions Creek rising or falling?
The median home price in Lions Creek, Gilroy is down about 0.7% over the past 12 months, from $1.11M to $1.1M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Lions Creek?
Schools serving Lions Creek, Gilroy include Luigi Aprea Elementary (2.9/5), Solorsano Middle (2.9/5), Brownell Middle (3.1/5) and Christopher High (3.6/5).
What is the weather like in Lions Creek?
Lions Creek, Gilroy receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 7th of 11 in Gilroy. Summer days run 53° to 85°F and winter days 40° to 61°F, August is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 21 inches a year.
Is Lions Creek walkable to shops and restaurants?
Lions Creek, Gilroy scores 2.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 2nd of 11 in Gilroy.
What is Lions Creek known for?
Lions Creek, Gilroy is associated with Quiet Westside, Trail Access and Hillside Setting. Its highest-scoring factors are public spaces (4.0/5) and safety (4.0/5).
How does Lions Creek compare to other Gilroy neighborhoods?
Lions Creek ranks 1st of 11 neighborhoods in Gilroy. It ranks 2nd of 11 in Gilroy for safety (4.0/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Gilroy are Sunrise Park and Eagle Ridge.
What are the downsides of living in Lions Creek?
Lions Creek, Gilroy scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.0/5) and schools (3.1/5).
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