North Gate, Walnut Creek, CA
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North Gate is ranked #5 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.5/5, 7th of 30 in Walnut Creek) and schools (4.4/5), at a median home price of $1.79M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $10,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.1/5), with prices running about 17% above the Walnut Creek median.
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North Gate sits at the base of Mount Diablo on the east side of Walnut Creek, and the mountain is more than scenery here: one of the two entrances to Mount Diablo State Park and its 160 miles of trails is right on North Gate Road. The housing spans single-family tract homes, midcentury ranches, and larger contemporary rebuilds from the 1950s onward, and the area carries some of the city's strongest school assignments in Walnut Acres, Foothill, and Northgate. This is upscale, settled, leafy east Walnut Creek, where the draw is the combination of strong schools, quiet streets, and direct access to the mountain. It's the kind of place people buy into and stay. The tradeoff is convenience: there's essentially no walkable retail, so daily errands mean driving down toward the Ygnacio Valley shopping nodes. You're trading the corner store for the trailhead and the school boundary. For a lot of buyers in this part of the city, that's an easy trade to make.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.1
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal4.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.5
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valle Verde Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Walnut Acres Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Foothill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Northgate High | High | 9-12 |
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North Gate FAQs10 answers
Is North Gate a good place to live?
North Gate ranks 5th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.4/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and a median home price of $1.79M against the Walnut Creek median of $1.53M.
Is North Gate safe?
North Gate, Walnut Creek scores 4.5 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 7th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in North Gate cost?
The median home price in North Gate, Walnut Creek is $1.79M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $10,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in North Gate rising or falling?
The median home price in North Gate, Walnut Creek is up about 7.6% over the past 12 months, from $1.66M to $1.79M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve North Gate?
Schools serving North Gate, Walnut Creek include Valle Verde Elementary (4.2/5), Walnut Acres Elementary (4.5/5), Foothill Middle (4.1/5) and Northgate High (4.8/5).
What is the weather like in North Gate?
North Gate, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 3rd 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 20 inches a year.
Is North Gate walkable to shops and restaurants?
North Gate, Walnut Creek scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.5 out of 5, 7th of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is North Gate known for?
North Gate, Walnut Creek is associated with Mountain Gateway, Strong Schools and Hillside Calm. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.5/5) and schools (4.4/5).
How does North Gate compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
North Gate ranks 5th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 7th of 30 in Walnut Creek for safety (4.5/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Rudgear Meadows and San Miguel.
What are the downsides of living in North Gate?
North Gate, Walnut Creek scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). Its median home price of $1.79M runs about 17% above the Walnut Creek median of $1.53M.
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