Orchard, Concord, CA
At a glance
Orchard is ranked #35 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 2.1/5. Orchard carries a median home price of $785.07k. It ranks 31st of 42 in Concord for safety. The trade-offs are schools (1.7/5) and safety (2.6/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Orchard is a southwest Concord neighborhood set near the Monument and Oak Grove Road corridors, a practical residential area with solid everyday shopping access. It's a convenience-first part of the city rather than a scenic one. The housing is a mix of older single-family homes and some denser stock, priced more accessibly than Concord's hillside neighborhoods. The grocery stores, taquerias, and strip retail of the Monument area sit close by, freeway access is easy, and the Iron Horse Trail's northern end is within reach for biking and walking. The candid read is that Orchard shares the softer reputation of the broader Monument corridor, and the school picture is one buyers weigh carefully. But the location does real work for the money: you're minutes from shopping, trails, and freeways at a price that's increasingly rare in this part of the Bay. For value-focused buyers comfortable in a busier part of Concord, Orchard earns a look.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.3
Public Spaces3.2
Curb Appeal2.8
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Oaks Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ygnacio Valley Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Oak Grove Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Ygnacio Valley High | High | 9-12 |
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Orchard FAQs10 answers
Is Orchard a good place to live?
Orchard ranks 35th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 2.1 out of 5. The trade-offs are schools (1.7/5) and safety (2.6/5).
Is Orchard safe?
Orchard, Concord scores 2.6 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 31st of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.
What do homes in Orchard cost?
The median home price in Orchard, Concord is $785.07k, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole.
Are home prices in Orchard rising or falling?
The median home price in Orchard, Concord is down about 0.5% over the past 12 months, from $789.35k to $785.07k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Orchard?
Schools serving Orchard, Concord include Fair Oaks Elementary (1.1/5), Ygnacio Valley Elementary (1.9/5), Oak Grove Middle (1.7/5) and Ygnacio Valley High (2.1/5).
What is the weather like in Orchard?
Orchard, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 20th 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 Orchard walkable to shops and restaurants?
Orchard, Concord scores 3.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.2 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 23rd of 42 in Concord.
What is Orchard known for?
Orchard, Concord is associated with Monument Access, Iron Horse Trail and Affordable.
How does Orchard compare to other Concord neighborhoods?
Orchard ranks 35th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 31st of 42 in Concord for safety (2.6/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.
What are the downsides of living in Orchard?
Orchard, Concord scores lowest on schools (1.7/5) and safety (2.6/5).
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