Neighborhood

North Willow Pass, Concord, CA

Neighborhood RatingNeighborhood RatingNeighborhood RatingNeighborhood RatingNeighborhood Rating
3.0 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $680.38k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $8k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    0%(2)

(2) City data used

At a glance

North Willow Pass is ranked #19 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 3.0/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.2/5, 15th of 42 in Concord) and nearby merchants (3.6/5), at a median home price of $680.38k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $15,000. The trade-offs are schools (2.1/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5), though prices run about 17% below the Concord median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Willow Pass Corridor, Everyday Retail, Settled Streets

North Willow Pass takes its name from the corridor that runs through it, and that road is both the neighborhood's spine and its calling card. Set in north-central Concord, it pairs a safe, settled residential feel with quick access to the shopping and services strung along Willow Pass Road. The homes are dependable single-family stock on established streets, and the area reads calmer and better-kept than its proximity to a busy corridor might suggest. Everyday errands are genuinely close, the freeways are an easy reach, and downtown Concord with its plaza and BART station is just to the south. The tradeoff is corridor life: the closer you are to Willow Pass Road, the more traffic and noise come with the convenience. But step a block off the main drag and North Willow Pass offers a quiet, practical Concord address with strong everyday access, the kind of balance that's harder to find than it should be in this part of town.

See City Review for: Concord

Top Neighborhoods in Concord, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Crystal Ranch, Concord, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Crystal Ranch is, by most measures, the top of the Concord market, and it knows ... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Walnut Country The Crossings, Concord, CA
Overall Score : 4.1
Walnut Country, often called The Crossings, is Concord's classic planned communi... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Pine Hollow, Concord, CA
Overall Score : 3.9
Pine Hollow is one of the premier addresses on Concord's south side, a hillside ... See Full Page

Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.2

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

Neighborhood Weather

81%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 81% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
North Willow Pass ranks 36th of 42 for sunshine in Concord, though it still out-suns nine tenths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 86° highs, and it gets about 17 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 86°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Concord
36th of 42
Across the Bay Area
92nd percentile
Rain per year
17 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 86° avg high
Summer day
56° → 85°F
Winter day
41° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

Neighborhood Photos

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Wren Avenue Elementary PrimaryK-5
El Dorado Middle Middle6-8
Concord High High9-12
Mt. Diablo High High9-12

Click links for school listing

info at GreatSchools.org

Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

Median Price

North Willow Pass FAQs10 answers

Is North Willow Pass a good place to live?

North Willow Pass ranks 19th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 3.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.2/5) and nearby merchants (3.6/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.1/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).

Is North Willow Pass safe?

North Willow Pass, Concord scores 4.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 15th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.

What do homes in North Willow Pass cost?

The median home price in North Willow Pass, Concord is $680.38k, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $15,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in North Willow Pass rising or falling?

The median home price in North Willow Pass, Concord is down about 0.6% over the past 12 months, from $684.48k to $680.38k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve North Willow Pass?

Schools serving North Willow Pass, Concord include Wren Avenue Elementary (1.4/5), El Dorado Middle (2.0/5), Concord High (2.7/5) and Mt. Diablo High (2.3/5).

What is the weather like in North Willow Pass?

North Willow Pass, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 36th of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.

Is North Willow Pass walkable to shops and restaurants?

North Willow Pass, Concord scores 3.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.4 out of 5, 11th of 42 in Concord.

What is North Willow Pass known for?

North Willow Pass, Concord is associated with Willow Pass Corridor, Everyday Retail and Settled Streets. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.2/5).

How does North Willow Pass compare to other Concord neighborhoods?

North Willow Pass ranks 19th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 15th of 42 in Concord for safety (4.2/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.1/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.

What are the downsides of living in North Willow Pass?

North Willow Pass, Concord scores lowest on schools (2.1/5) and curb appeal (3.2/5).

Follow this neighborhood for updates

Neighborhood Photos

Top Neighborhoods in Concord, CA

1st
Neighborhood Iamge
Crystal Ranch, Concord, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Crystal Ranch is, by most measures, the top of the Concord market, and it knows ... See Full Page
2nd
Neighborhood Iamge
Walnut Country The Crossings, Concord, CA
Overall Score : 4.1
Walnut Country, often called The Crossings, is Concord's classic planned communi... See Full Page
3rd
Neighborhood Iamge
Pine Hollow, Concord, CA
Overall Score : 3.9
Pine Hollow is one of the premier addresses on Concord's south side, a hillside ... See Full Page

Neighborhood Map

Loading map...

View Full Map

Contact Houseberry's 2026 Agent Pick for North Willow Pass
Follow this neighborhood for updates