Neighborhood

Willow Walk, Concord, CA

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1.9 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $740.65k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $8k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    0%(2)

(2) City data used

At a glance

Willow Walk is ranked #41 of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall score of 1.9/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (3.6/5), at a median home price of $740.65k, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $20,000. It ranks 28th of 42 in Concord for schools. The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (2.1/5), though prices run about 10% below the Concord median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Willow Pass Corridor, Transit Access, Affordable

Willow Walk is a north-central Concord neighborhood near the Willow Pass Road corridor, a practical, value-oriented pocket with solid everyday shopping close at hand. It's a convenience-and-affordability play more than a scenic one. The homes are modest single-family and townhome-style stock on flat streets, priced among the more reachable in the city. The retail and services along Willow Pass Road are a short hop, the freeways are an easy reach, and downtown Concord with its plaza and BART is just to the south. School assignments run toward Wren Avenue Elementary. The candid read is that Willow Walk carries a softer safety reputation, and the streetscape is plainer than the hillside neighborhoods. But the location does real work for the money, putting shopping and transit within minutes at a Concord price that still feels attainable. For budget-focused buyers comfortable in a busier northern stretch, Willow Walk is worth a serious look.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3.4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.6

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

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.
Willow Walk 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
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 86°
Avg highAvg low
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

Willow Walk FAQs10 answers

Is Willow Walk a good place to live?

Willow Walk ranks 41st of 42 neighborhoods in Concord with an overall Houseberry score of 1.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (3.6/5). The trade-offs are safety (1.8/5) and schools (2.1/5).

Is Willow Walk safe?

Willow Walk, Concord scores 1.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 41st of 42 neighborhoods in Concord.

What do homes in Willow Walk cost?

The median home price in Willow Walk, Concord is $740.65k, compared with $824.63k for Concord as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $20,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Willow Walk rising or falling?

The median home price in Willow Walk, Concord is up about 5.4% over the past 12 months, from $702.91k to $740.65k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Willow Walk?

Schools serving Willow Walk, 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 Willow Walk?

Willow Walk, 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 Willow Walk walkable to shops and restaurants?

Willow Walk, Concord scores 3.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.4 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.1 out of 5, 24th of 42 in Concord.

What is Willow Walk known for?

Willow Walk, Concord is associated with Willow Pass Corridor, Transit Access and Affordable.

How does Willow Walk compare to other Concord neighborhoods?

Willow Walk ranks 41st of 42 neighborhoods in Concord. It ranks 28th 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 Willow Walk?

Willow Walk, Concord scores lowest on safety (1.8/5) and schools (2.1/5).

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