Monte Gardens, Concord, CA
At a glance
Monte Gardens is ranked #28 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 2.5/5. Monte Gardens carries a median home price of $791.22k. It ranks 28th of 42 in Concord for safety. The trade-offs are schools (2.4/5) and nearby merchants (2.5/5).
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Monte Gardens is a steady, established Concord neighborhood whose biggest calling card is its school. The namesake Monte Gardens Elementary is one of the better-regarded public elementaries in the city, and that draws families to these blocks specifically. The housing is classic Concord, ranch and split-level homes on settled streets that have filled in over the decades, priced more accessibly than the hillside neighborhoods. It's a residential area first and foremost, so shopping means a short drive to the Concord Boulevard, Monument, or downtown corridors rather than a walk to the corner. It doesn't have a marquee park or a walkable main street, and the surrounding schools beyond the elementary are more of a mixed bag. But Monte Gardens delivers a sound, central-Concord address with a genuine school draw at a reasonable price. The elementary is the reason most people are here, full stop.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.5
Public Spaces2.8
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 2.9
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Gardens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Westwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Wren Avenue Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| El Dorado Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Concord High | High | 9-12 |
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Monte Gardens FAQs10 answers
Is Monte Gardens a good place to live?
Monte Gardens ranks 28th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. The trade-offs are schools (2.4/5) and nearby merchants (2.5/5).
Is Monte Gardens safe?
Monte Gardens, Concord scores 2.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 28th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.
What do homes in Monte Gardens cost?
The median home price in Monte Gardens, Concord is $791.22k, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $2,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Monte Gardens rising or falling?
The median home price in Monte Gardens, Concord is up about 4.7% over the past 12 months, from $755.46k to $791.22k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Monte Gardens?
Schools serving Monte Gardens, Concord include Monte Gardens Elementary (3.7/5), Westwood Elementary (2.0/5), Wren Avenue Elementary (1.4/5), El Dorado Middle (2.0/5) and Concord High (2.7/5).
What is the weather like in Monte Gardens?
Monte Gardens, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 36th of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 57° to 85°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.
Is Monte Gardens walkable to shops and restaurants?
Monte Gardens, Concord scores 2.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.9 out of 5, 31st of 42 in Concord.
What is Monte Gardens known for?
Monte Gardens, Concord is associated with Monte Gardens School, Established Streets and Central Value.
How does Monte Gardens compare to other Concord neighborhoods?
Monte Gardens ranks 28th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 28th of 42 in Concord for safety (2.8/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.4/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.
What are the downsides of living in Monte Gardens?
Monte Gardens, Concord scores lowest on schools (2.4/5) and nearby merchants (2.5/5).
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