Oak Grove, Concord, CA
At a glance
Oak Grove is ranked #30 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 2.4/5. Its standout factor is public spaces (3.6/5), at a median home price of $1.05M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $175,000. It ranks 16th of 42 in Concord for schools. The trade-offs are safety (2.2/5) and schools (2.5/5), with prices running about 27% above the Concord median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Oak Grove sits on Concord's south side near the road that shares its name, where the city edges toward Walnut Creek and the land starts to lift toward Lime Ridge. It's a residential neighborhood that has quietly become one of the pricier non-hilltop addresses in this part of town. The homes are comfortable single-family stock on settled streets, and part of the draw is the school reach, which includes well-regarded Bancroft Elementary over the Walnut Creek line. Shopping leans on the nearby Oak Grove Road and Treat Boulevard corridors, and the southern reach of Lime Ridge Open Space gives the area real trail access. The honest note is that the safety picture is more mixed than the price suggests, and you'll want to walk specific blocks rather than assume the whole neighborhood reads the same. But for buyers who want a south-Concord location with Walnut Creek school proximity and hills nearby, Oak Grove keeps showing up on the short list for a reason.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.0
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal3.2
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Oak Grove Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Ygnacio Valley High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Oak Grove FAQs10 answers
Is Oak Grove a good place to live?
Oak Grove ranks 30th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 2.4 out of 5. Its strongest factor is public spaces (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (2.2/5) and schools (2.5/5) and a median home price of $1.05M against the Concord median of $824.63k.
Is Oak Grove safe?
Oak Grove, Concord scores 2.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 33rd of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.
What do homes in Oak Grove cost?
The median home price in Oak Grove, Concord is $1.05M, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $175,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in Oak Grove rising or falling?
The median home price in Oak Grove, Concord is down about 3.1% over the past 12 months, from $1.08M to $1.05M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Oak Grove?
Schools serving Oak Grove, Concord include Bancroft Elementary (3.5/5), Oak Grove Middle (1.7/5) and Ygnacio Valley High (2.1/5).
What is the weather like in Oak Grove?
Oak Grove, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 13th of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 18 inches a year.
Is Oak Grove walkable to shops and restaurants?
Oak Grove, Concord scores 3.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.6 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 14th of 42 in Concord.
What is Oak Grove known for?
Oak Grove, Concord is associated with Walnut Creek Schools, Lime Ridge and Higher End.
How does Oak Grove compare to other Concord neighborhoods?
Oak Grove ranks 30th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 16th of 42 in Concord for schools (2.5/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.2/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.
What are the downsides of living in Oak Grove?
Oak Grove, Concord scores lowest on safety (2.2/5) and schools (2.5/5). Its median home price of $1.05M runs about 27% above the Concord median of $824.63k.
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