Neighborhood

Parkside-Willow, Pittsburg, CA

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2.2 /5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $537.56k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $23k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    19%

At a glance

Parkside-Willow is ranked #9 of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg with an overall score of 2.2/5. Parkside-Willow carries a median home price of $537.56k. It ranks 9th of 17 in Pittsburg for safety. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (1.6/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Riverside Edge, Rising Prices, North Pittsburg

The Parkside-Willow pocket sits in the northern part of Pittsburg, California, toward the river side of town between the Parkside and Willow Cove school areas. It is a residential stretch that has seen some of the stronger price movement in the city lately, a sign of buyers looking northward for relative value. The housing is a typical Pittsburg mix, and the position puts you closer to the waterfront and downtown than the inland southern pockets. The tradeoff worth naming is that prices here have outrun some of what the immediate area offers, and amenities within walking distance are limited, so errands lean on a drive to the larger corridors. The blocks vary, as they do across much of Pittsburg. For buyers drawn to the northern, river-leaning side of town, Parkside-Willow is a pocket on the move, with the understanding that you are partly paying for that momentum.

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near good merchants

    1.1

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    2.7

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.8

Overall Amenities score: 2.4

Neighborhood Weather

79%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 79% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Parkside-Willow ranks 14th of 17 for sunshine in Pittsburg, though it still out-suns about half of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 86° highs, and it gets about 17 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
90°70°50°30°JFMAMJJASONDJul 86°
Avg highAvg low
Rank in Pittsburg
14th of 17
Across the Bay Area
45th percentile
Rain per year
17 in
Warmest month
Jul 86° avg high
Summer day
58° → 84°F
Winter day
41° → 57°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
Parkside Elementary PrimaryK-5
Willow Cove Elementary PrimaryK-5
Rancho Medanos Junior High Middle6-8

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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

Parkside-Willow FAQs10 answers

Is Parkside-Willow a good place to live?

Parkside-Willow ranks 9th of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg with an overall Houseberry score of 2.2 out of 5. The trade-offs are nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (1.6/5).

Is Parkside-Willow safe?

Parkside-Willow, Pittsburg scores 3.2 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 9th of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg.

What do homes in Parkside-Willow cost?

The median home price in Parkside-Willow, Pittsburg is $537.56k, compared with $578.65k for Pittsburg as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it overvalued by about $23,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Parkside-Willow rising or falling?

The median home price in Parkside-Willow, Pittsburg is down about 1.2% over the past 12 months, from $544.2k to $537.56k. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Parkside-Willow?

Schools serving Parkside-Willow, Pittsburg include Parkside Elementary (1.6/5), Willow Cove Elementary (1.1/5) and Rancho Medanos Junior High (2.3/5).

What is the weather like in Parkside-Willow?

Parkside-Willow, Pittsburg receives 79% of its possible sunshine, 14th of 17 in Pittsburg. Summer days run 58° to 84°F and winter days 41° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 17 inches a year.

Is Parkside-Willow walkable to shops and restaurants?

Parkside-Willow, Pittsburg scores 1.1 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 2.7 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 2.4 out of 5, 13th of 17 in Pittsburg.

What is Parkside-Willow known for?

Parkside-Willow, Pittsburg is associated with Riverside Edge, Rising Prices and North Pittsburg.

How does Parkside-Willow compare to other Pittsburg neighborhoods?

Parkside-Willow ranks 9th of 17 neighborhoods in Pittsburg. It ranks 9th of 17 in Pittsburg for safety (3.2/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Pittsburg are Leland-Golf.

What are the downsides of living in Parkside-Willow?

Parkside-Willow, Pittsburg scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.1/5) and schools (1.6/5).

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