Neighborhood

The Alameda, Concord, CA

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2.0 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $937.44k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $8k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    0%(2)

(2) City data used

At a glance

The Alameda is ranked #37 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 2.0/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (3.8/5) and public spaces (3.5/5), at a median home price of $937.44k, which Houseberry currently rates as overvalued by about $139,000. It ranks 27th of 42 in Concord for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (2.1/5), with prices running about 14% above the Concord median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Retail Access, Downtown Adjacent, Commuter Friendly

The Alameda runs along the street that gives it its name in central-north Concord, and that location is the whole pitch: strong everyday shopping access close to downtown and the Concord Boulevard corridor. It's a convenience-first neighborhood through and through. The housing is a mix of older single-family and denser stock on flat blocks, and the appeal is being able to handle errands, restaurants, and freeway runs without much of a drive. Downtown Concord, with Todos Santos Plaza and the BART station, is genuinely close, which makes this a practical pick for commuters. The honest counterweight is that The Alameda carries a softer safety reputation, and it's a busier, more urban stretch of the city than the quiet residential pockets. But for buyers who prize being in the thick of Concord's conveniences and near transit, the location delivers real value. Walk the specific blocks, weigh the tradeoffs, and The Alameda can be a smart central buy.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.8

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.8

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

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.
The Alameda ranks 34th 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
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Rank in Concord
34th of 42
Across the Bay Area
92nd percentile
Rain per year
17 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 86° avg high
Summer day
56° → 85°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
Wren Avenue Elementary PrimaryK-5
El Dorado Middle Middle6-8
Concord High High9-12
Mt. Diablo 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.

Median Price

The Alameda FAQs10 answers

Is The Alameda a good place to live?

The Alameda ranks 37th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 2.0 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (3.8/5) and public spaces (3.5/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (2.1/5) and a median home price of $937.44k against the Concord median of $824.63k.

Is The Alameda safe?

The Alameda, Concord scores 1.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 38th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.

What do homes in The Alameda cost?

The median home price in The Alameda, Concord is $937.44k, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $139,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in The Alameda rising or falling?

The median home price in The Alameda, Concord is up about 17.8% over the past 12 months, from $795.8k to $937.44k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve The Alameda?

Schools serving The Alameda, Concord include Wren Avenue Elementary (1.4/5), El Dorado Middle (2.0/5), Concord High (2.7/5) and Mt. Diablo High (2.3/5).

What is the weather like in The Alameda?

The Alameda, Concord receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 34th of 42 in Concord. Summer days run 56° to 85°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.

Is The Alameda walkable to shops and restaurants?

The Alameda, Concord scores 3.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.5 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.3 out of 5, 15th of 42 in Concord.

What is The Alameda known for?

The Alameda, Concord is associated with Retail Access, Downtown Adjacent and Commuter Friendly.

How does The Alameda compare to other Concord neighborhoods?

The Alameda ranks 37th of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 27th of 42 in Concord for schools (2.1/5) 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 The Alameda?

The Alameda, Concord scores lowest on safety (1.8/5) and schools (2.1/5). Its median home price of $937.44k runs about 14% above the Concord median of $824.63k.

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