FAQ - Living In The East Bay
What neighborhoods have the most demand?
The neighborhoods in the East Bay that have the most demand are ones that are located in close proximity to highly ranked Blue Ribbon school districts. In addition, neighborhoods that are conveniently located close to town are highly sought after. In the San Ramon Valley it is very desirable to live near the Iron Horse Trail. Check out our Communities page to learn more about the neighborhoods in the East Bay.
How long do people typically stay in their homes here?
Fifteen years ago, the answer would have been less than ten years. Today in the East Bay it is 17 years. This has evolved because of the increase in home values during that time period allowing homeowners to be locked into their property tax rate because of Prop 13. We now refer to this as the “Great Stay”. Another factor is having a mortgage rate in the 3% interest rate range which makes it advantageous to hold on to your home for much longer. Read more about the "Great Stay" here.
How do Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek compare?
Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek all offer exceptional living with top schools and are extremely safe. Danville just got rated #1 safest town in all of California by SafeWise Report. The town is also very charming, with many restaurants and weekend activities. Alamo was listed recently as one of the Top 100 cities in the U.S. for quality of life within a semi-rural, low-density residential area. San Ramon has a plethora of business and employment opportunities, while still offering access to exceptional education and public services. Walnut Creek is known for its entertainment hub of the East Bay, with hundreds of shops and restaurants to explore. Read more about communities in the East Bay here.
Is the San Ramon Valley good for families?
We believe the San Ramon Valley is an exceptional place for families. In fact, it is considered one of the best places in the Bay Area for families. Probably the top reasons families move here is the top ranked public schools and how safe our community is - ranked one of the safest places to live in the United States. A few more reasons to live here is the quality of life experience families have - the outdoor living, kids sports programs, the restaurant scene and so much more. Read more about East Bay communities here.
How are East Bay schools rated?
It depends on which community one is considering living in. The highest rated “Blue Ribbon” schools are in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which includes, Danville, San Ramon and Alamo, in the Orinda, Moraga and Lafayette communities, and parts of south Walnut Creek. Read more about East Bay School districts here. Read more about East Bay communities here.
Why do people move to the East Bay?
There are a few main reasons families continue choosing the East Bay as their home. The first is the quality of education. In the East Bay, schools have rockstar status. Children do not need to attend private school to have an exceptional education. Second is the affordability. Believe it or not, the East Bay is rather addorable compared to other regions in Northern California such as the Peninsula, Silicon Valley, and San Jose. The third reason is the quality of life. The East Bay has over 200 miles of outdoor trails, numerous state and regional parks, and a wonderful climate. Click here to read more about why families love the East Bay.
What is it like to live in the San Ramon Valley?
You are asking the correct folks as to what it is like to live in the San Ramon Valley since some of us have lived here since 1970. Why we love this region of the East Bay is because of its extreme quality of life, the top rated public schools, it is rated as one of the safest places to live in the United States, we have over 200 miles of outdoor trails to enjoy, it is a family friendly community, and it combines a suburban lifestyle and with urban access. Check out a list of East Bay communities here.