Sierra, Concord, CA
At a glance
Sierra is ranked #40 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 1.9/5. Sierra carries a median home price of $797.04k. It ranks 33rd of 42 in Concord for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (1.9/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Sierra is a south-central Concord neighborhood near the Detroit Avenue and Oak Grove Road grid, a practical residential area with better shopping access than its quiet streets suggest. It's a convenience-and-value spot more than a scenic one. The housing is older single-family stock on flat blocks, priced more accessibly than the hillside neighborhoods to the south. The Monument and Ygnacio Valley Road corridors handle the everyday errands, and you're within easy reach of freeways and the broader middle of the city. The honest part is that Sierra shares the softer reputation of this stretch of Concord, and the schools and safety picture are things buyers weigh carefully here. But the location is genuinely central, the retail is close, and the price point opens doors that the pricier corners of the city don't. For buyers who care more about square footage and convenience than prestige, Sierra is worth a real walk-through.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.3
Public Spaces3.1
Curb Appeal2.6
Overall Amenities score: 3
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ygnacio Valley 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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Sierra FAQs10 answers
Is Sierra a good place to live?
Sierra ranks 40th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 1.9 out of 5. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (1.9/5).
Is Sierra safe?
Sierra, Concord scores 1.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 40th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.
What do homes in Sierra cost?
The median home price in Sierra, Concord is $797.04k, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole.
Are home prices in Sierra rising or falling?
The median home price in Sierra, Concord is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $797.04k against $797.04k a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.
Which schools serve Sierra?
Schools serving Sierra, Concord include 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 Sierra?
Sierra, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 15th 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 Sierra walkable to shops and restaurants?
Sierra, Concord scores 3.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.1 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 29th of 42 in Concord.
What is Sierra known for?
Sierra, Concord is associated with Central Value, Retail Access and Affordable.
How does Sierra compare to other Concord neighborhoods?
Sierra ranks 40th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 33rd of 42 in Concord for schools (1.9/5) and scores lowest on safety (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.
What are the downsides of living in Sierra?
Sierra, Concord scores lowest on safety (1.8/5) and schools (1.9/5).
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