Neighborhood

St. Francis, Concord, CA

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3.4 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.24M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $8k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    0%(2)

(2) City data used

At a glance

St. Francis is ranked #11 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 3.4/5. Its standout factors are safety (4.9/5, 8th of 42 in Concord) and curb appeal (3.8/5), at a median home price of $1.24M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $55,000. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and schools (2.2/5), with prices running about 50% above the Concord median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Quiet Enclave, Well Kept, Central Concord

St. Francis is a quiet, comfortable enclave in central Concord that prices like a neighborhood people don't want to leave, because they don't. It's one of the calmer, better-kept pockets in the middle of the city, set off the main corridors where the streets stay residential. The homes are well-maintained single-family stock on settled blocks, and the area carries a notably safe, low-key feel that the price reflects. It's residential first, so shopping means a short drive to the nearby Clayton Road or downtown corridors, and Todos Santos Plaza with its restaurants and farmers market is an easy reach. The catch is that you pay for the quiet here, and there's no walkable retail inside the lines to justify the premium on convenience alone. But St. Francis isn't a convenience play, it's a settle-in-and-stay play: a tranquil, well-tended central address close to downtown without downtown's noise. For buyers who value calm and upkeep, it's one of the central city's surest bets.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    2.7

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.8

Overall Amenities score: 3

Neighborhood Weather

81%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 81% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
St. Francis ranks 26th of 42 for sunshine in Concord, though it still out-suns nine tenths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 86° highs, and it gets about 17 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 86°
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Rank in Concord
26th of 42
Across the Bay Area
93rd percentile
Rain per year
17 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 86° avg high
Summer day
56° → 84°F
Winter day
41° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
El Monte Elementary PrimaryK-5
El Dorado Middle Middle6-8
Concord High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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St. Francis FAQs10 answers

Is St. Francis a good place to live?

St. Francis ranks 11th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 3.4 out of 5. Its strongest factors are safety (4.9/5) and curb appeal (3.8/5). The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.9/5) and schools (2.2/5) and a median home price of $1.24M against the Concord median of $824.63k.

Is St. Francis safe?

St. Francis, Concord scores 4.9 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.

What do homes in St. Francis cost?

The median home price in St. Francis, Concord is $1.24M, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $55,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in St. Francis rising or falling?

The median home price in St. Francis, Concord is up about 12.9% over the past 12 months, from $1.1M to $1.24M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve St. Francis?

Schools serving St. Francis, Concord include El Monte Elementary (2.0/5), El Dorado Middle (2.0/5) and Concord High (2.7/5).

What is the weather like in St. Francis?

St. Francis, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 26th 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 17 inches a year.

Is St. Francis walkable to shops and restaurants?

St. Francis, Concord scores 1.9 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.0 out of 5, 25th of 42 in Concord.

What is St. Francis known for?

St. Francis, Concord is associated with Quiet Enclave, Well Kept and Central Concord. Its highest-scoring factor is safety (4.9/5).

How does St. Francis compare to other Concord neighborhoods?

St. Francis ranks 11th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 8th of 42 in Concord for safety (4.9/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Concord are Crystal Ranch and Walnut Country The Crossings.

What are the downsides of living in St. Francis?

St. Francis, Concord scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.9/5) and schools (2.2/5). Its median home price of $1.24M runs about 50% above the Concord median of $824.63k.

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