San Marco, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
San Marco is ranked #19 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 3.5/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.2/5, 22nd of 30 in Walnut Creek) and public spaces (4.0/5), at a median home price of $1.31M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $37,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.7/5) and safety (3.0/5), though prices run about 14% below the Walnut Creek median.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
San Marco is a tidy residential pocket about a mile from downtown Walnut Creek, with sidewalks, manicured front lawns, and a shaded, settled feel. The housing is a mix of townhouses, ranch homes, and the occasional contemporary saltbox, most built between the late 1960s and early 1980s, and the market here tends to move fast when something comes up. The location is the quiet strength: you're close enough to downtown to make trips easy, but on calm interior streets rather than an arterial. It reads as a steady, well-kept neighborhood that does its job without calling attention to itself. The candid notes are that the immediate area's safety profile runs closer to the near-downtown band than the southern hills, and there's little walkable retail within the neighborhood itself. You'll drive the short distance to shopping. For buyers who want a maintained, conventional Walnut Creek address near the center at a more moderate price than the marquee pockets, San Marco is a sensible target.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.7
Public Spaces4
Curb Appeal3.5
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 | |
| Foothill Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Northgate High | High | 9-12 |
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Is San Marco a good place to live?
San Marco ranks 19th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 3.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.2/5) and public spaces (4.0/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.7/5) and safety (3.0/5).
Is San Marco safe?
San Marco, Walnut Creek scores 3.0 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 19th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in San Marco cost?
The median home price in San Marco, Walnut Creek is $1.31M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $37,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in San Marco rising or falling?
The median home price in San Marco, Walnut Creek is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.31M against $1.31M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve San Marco?
Schools serving San Marco, Walnut Creek include Bancroft Elementary (3.5/5), Foothill Middle (4.1/5) and Northgate High (4.8/5).
What is the weather like in San Marco?
San Marco, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 18th 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 21 inches a year.
Is San Marco walkable to shops and restaurants?
San Marco, Walnut Creek scores 1.7 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 21st of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is San Marco known for?
San Marco, Walnut Creek is associated with Manicured Streets, Downtown Proximity and Quick Market. Its highest-scoring factors are schools (4.2/5) and public spaces (4.0/5).
How does San Marco compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
San Marco ranks 19th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 22nd of 30 in Walnut Creek for schools (4.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Diablo Shadows and Rudgear Estates.
What are the downsides of living in San Marco?
San Marco, Walnut Creek scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.7/5) and safety (3.0/5).
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