San Miguel, Walnut Creek, CA
At a glance
San Miguel is ranked #7 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.8/5, 4th of 30 in Walnut Creek) and schools (4.4/5), at a median home price of $1.61M, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $31,000. The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.3/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
San Miguel is a quiet residential stretch in the southern part of Walnut Creek, running along San Miguel Drive between downtown and the Rudgear area. It's one of the calmer, more buttoned-up pockets in the city, with ranch and midcentury homes on settled streets and one of the steadier, low-key safety profiles in town. Walnut Heights Elementary serves the area, which is part of the long-running appeal. Shell Ridge Open Space and the Borges Ranch access point sit close at the eastern edge, so trail access into one of the region's larger open spaces is part of the draw. It's a leafy, established neighborhood that trades flash for consistency. The honest tradeoff is convenience: there's no walkable retail here, and daily errands mean a short drive toward downtown or the nearby shopping corridors. What you're buying is quiet, trees, schools, and proximity to open space. For buyers who rank those above walkability, San Miguel is one of the more reliably calm choices in Walnut Creek.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.3
Public Spaces3.6
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 3.3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Heights Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Walnut Creek Intermediate | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Las Lomas High | High | 9-12 |
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San Miguel FAQs10 answers
Is San Miguel a good place to live?
San Miguel ranks 7th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.8/5) and schools (4.4/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.3/5).
Is San Miguel safe?
San Miguel, Walnut Creek scores 4.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 4th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.
What do homes in San Miguel cost?
The median home price in San Miguel, Walnut Creek is $1.61M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $31,000 against comparable neighborhoods.
Are home prices in San Miguel rising or falling?
The median home price in San Miguel, Walnut Creek is down about 6.0% over the past 12 months, from $1.72M to $1.61M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve San Miguel?
Schools serving San Miguel, Walnut Creek include Walnut Heights Elementary (4.5/5), Walnut Creek Intermediate (4.0/5) and Las Lomas High (4.6/5).
What is the weather like in San Miguel?
San Miguel, Walnut Creek receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 11th of 30 in Walnut Creek. Summer days run 55° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 22 inches a year.
Is San Miguel walkable to shops and restaurants?
San Miguel, Walnut Creek scores 1.3 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, 17th of 30 in Walnut Creek.
What is San Miguel known for?
San Miguel, Walnut Creek is associated with Quiet Streets, Borges Access and Established Homes. Its highest-scoring factors are safety (4.8/5) and schools (4.4/5).
How does San Miguel compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?
San Miguel ranks 7th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 4th of 30 in Walnut Creek for safety (4.8/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Brooktree and Rancho San Miguel.
What are the downsides of living in San Miguel?
San Miguel, Walnut Creek scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.3/5).
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