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Silicon Valley's Gateway City
Fremont, CA
Median Price
$1.48M
Population
230,000+
Zip codes:
94536, 94537, 94538, 94539, 94555
94537 is PO Box only.
Schools
Elementary (30):
Ardenwood(9/10)·
Azevada(7/10)·
Blacow(8/10)·
Brier(4/10)·
Bringhurst(8/10)·
Brookvale(8/10)·
Cabrillo(8/10)·
Chadbourne(8/10)·
Durham(8/10)·
Forest Park(9/10)·
Glenmoor(8/10)·
Gomes(8/10)·
Green(8/10)·
Grimmer(9/10)·
Harvey Green(8/10)·
Hirsch(8/10)·
Leitch(8/10)·
Maloney(8/10)·
Mattos(9/10)·
Millard(7/10)·
Mission San Jose(10/10)·
Mission Valley(9/10)·
Niles(8/10)·
Oliveira(8/10)·
Parkmont(8/10)·
Patterson(8/10)·
Vallejo Mill(8/10)·
Warm Springs(8/10)·
Warwick(8/10)·
Weibel(9/10)
Middle (5):
Centerville(8/10)·
Hopkins(10/10)·
Horner(8/10)·
Thornton(8/10)·
Walters(8/10)
High (5):
American(8/10)·
Irvington(10/10)·
Kennedy(7/10)·
Mission San Jose(10/10)·
Washington(6/10)
Ratings (1–10) from GreatSchools.org. Verify current data on their site.
Commute:
BART accessible, 30 min to SJ
Vibe:
Family-friendly, tech hub, diverse dining
School ratings last updated: February 2026
Highlights:
Explore homes in Fremont
Mission Peak Trails
Niles Canyon Railway
Central Park & Lake Elizabeth
Pacific Commons Shopping
Top-rated STEM schools
Bishop Ranch & Top Schools
San Ramon, CA
Median Price
$1.85M
Population
85,000+
Zip codes:
94582, 94583
Schools
Elementary (22):
Alamo(9/10)·
Bella Vista(9/10)·
Bollinger(8/10)·
Country Club(9/10)·
Coyote Creek(9/10)·
Creekside(9/10)·
Golden View(9/10)·
Green Valley(9/10)·
Greenbrook(9/10)·
Hidden Hills(9/10)·
John Baldwin(9/10)·
Live Oak(9/10)·
Montair(10/10)·
Montevideo(9/10)·
Neil Armstrong(9/10)·
Quail Run(9/10)·
Rancho Romero(10/10)·
Sycamore Valley(9/10)·
Tassajara Hills(9/10)·
Twin Creeks(9/10)·
Vista Grande(9/10)·
Walt Disney(9/10)
Middle (8):
Charlotte Wood(9/10)·
Diablo Vista(9/10)·
Gale Ranch(9/10)·
Iron Horse(9/10)·
Los Cerros(9/10)·
Pine Valley(9/10)·
Stone Valley(9/10)·
Windemere Ranch(9/10)
High (4):
California(9/10)·
Dougherty Valley(10/10)·
Monte Vista(10/10)·
San Ramon Valley(10/10)
Ratings (1–10) from GreatSchools.org. Verify current data on their site.
Commute:
I-680, BART to Dublin/Pleasanton, Bishop Ranch jobs
Vibe:
Corporate hub, top-rated schools, family suburbs
School ratings last updated: February 2026
Highlights:
Explore homes in San Ramon
Bishop Ranch
City Center Bishop Ranch
San Ramon Valley schools
Central Park
Iron Horse Trail
Bayside Charm, Great Value
Newark, CA
Median Price
$1.20M
Population
49,000+
Zip codes:
94560
Schools
Elementary (11):
Birch Grove Primary(7/10)·
Birch Grove Intermediate(7/10)·
Coyote Hills(8/10)·
John F. Kennedy(7/10)·
Lincoln(6/10)·
August Schilling(7/10)·
E.L. Musick(6/10)·
H.A. Snow(7/10)·
James A. Graham(7/10)·
James L. Bunker(7/10)·
Louis Milani(7/10)
Middle (2):
Newark Middle(7/10)·
New Beginnings Academy(6/10)
High (4):
Newark Memorial High(6/10)·
Crossroads High(5/10)·
BridgePoint High(5/10)·
Progressive Academy(6/10)
Ratings (1–10) from GreatSchools.org. Verify current data on their site.
Commute:
Near Dumbarton Bridge, quick FB/Google access
Vibe:
Growing community, affordable, family parks
School ratings last updated: February 2026
Highlights:
Explore homes in Newark
Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge
NewPark Mall
Community parks & sports
Growing tech corridor
Strong community events
The Heart of the East Bay
Union City, CA
Median Price
$1.15M
Population
75,000+
Zip codes:
94587
Schools
Elementary (6):
Alvarado(4/10)·
Delaine Eastin(7/10)·
Guy Emanuele(6/10)·
Pioneer(6/10)·
Searles(6/10)·
Tom Kitayama(7/10)
Middle (3):
Cesar Chavez(6/10)·
Itliong-Vera Cruz(7/10)·
Mission Hills(6/10)
High (1):
James Logan(7/10)
Ratings (1–10) from GreatSchools.org. Verify current data on their site.
Commute:
BART Union City station, Hwy 880
Vibe:
Diverse, centrally located, community-oriented
School ratings last updated: February 2026
Highlights:
Explore homes in Union City
Dry Creek Pioneer Regional Park
Union Landing Shopping
BART accessible
Cultural festivals
Strong school programs
The Heart of the Bay
Hayward, CA
Median Price
$1.00M
Population
162,000+
Zip codes:
94541, 94542, 94544, 94545
Schools
Elementary (19):
Burbank(5/10)·
Cherryland(5/10)·
East Avenue(6/10)·
Fairview(6/10)·
Faith Ringgold(6/10)·
Longwood(6/10)·
Eldridge(6/10)·
Glassbrook(6/10)·
Harder(6/10)·
Park(6/10)·
Ruus(6/10)·
Schafer Park(6/10)·
Treeview(6/10)·
Tyrrell(6/10)·
Eden Gardens(6/10)·
Lorin Eden(6/10)·
Palma Ceia(6/10)·
Southgate(6/10)·
Stonebrae(8/10)
Middle (5):
Anthony Ochoa(5/10)·
Bret Harte(5/10)·
Cesar Chavez(5/10)·
Martin Luther King Jr.(5/10)·
Winton(5/10)
High (3):
Hayward High(5/10)·
Tennyson High(3/10)·
Mount Eden High(5/10)
Ratings (1–10) from GreatSchools.org. Verify current data on their site.
Commute:
BART, I-880, I-580 access
Vibe:
Cultural diversity, hillside views, affordable
School ratings last updated: February 2026
Highlights:
Explore homes in Hayward
Hayward Japanese Gardens
Cal State East Bay
Downtown revitalization
Garin Regional Park
Thriving arts scene
Wine Country Meets Suburbia
Pleasanton, CA
Median Price
$1.65M
Population
79,000+
Zip codes:
94566, 94588
Schools
Elementary (9):
Alisal(9/10)·
Hearst(9/10)·
Valley View(9/10)·
Vintage Hills(9/10)·
Walnut Grove(9/10)·
Donlon(9/10)·
Fairlands(9/10)·
Lydiksen(9/10)·
Mohr(9/10)
Middle (3):
Harvest Park(9/10)·
Pleasanton Middle(9/10)·
Hart(9/10)
High (2):
Amador Valley(10/10)·
Foothill(10/10)
Ratings (1–10) from GreatSchools.org. Verify current data on their site.
Commute:
BART Pleasanton station, I-680
Vibe:
Upscale, charming downtown, wine country
School ratings last updated: February 2026
Highlights:
Explore homes in Pleasanton
Downtown Main Street
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Top-rated schools (9-10)
Ruby Hill wineries
Shadow Cliffs Park
BART Hub & Top-Rated Schools
Dublin, CA
Median Price
$1.39M
Population
70,000+
Zip codes:
94568
Schools
Elementary (8):
Amador(8/10)·
James Dougherty(9/10)·
Dublin(8/10)·
Frederiksen(8/10)·
John Green(8/10)·
Kolb(8/10)·
Murray(8/10)·
Cottonwood Creek TK-8(8/10)
Middle (3):
Fallon(8/10)·
Wells(8/10)·
Cottonwood Creek TK-8(8/10)
High (3):
Dublin High(9/10)·
Emerald High(8/10)·
Valley High(4/10)
Ratings (1–10) from GreatSchools.org. Verify current data on their site.
Commute:
Dublin/Pleasanton BART, I-580, I-680
Vibe:
Transit-oriented, diverse, family-friendly
School ratings last updated: February 2026
Highlights:
Explore homes in Dublin
Dublin/Pleasanton BART
Downtown Dublin
Dublin Unified schools
Emerald Glen Park
Engineering & Biomedical academies at Dublin High
Wine Country & Innovation
Livermore, CA
Median Price
$1.08M
Population
90,000+
Zip codes:
94550, 94551
Schools
Elementary (11):
Altamont Creek(8/10)·
Arroyo Seco(7/10)·
Emma C. Smith(7/10)·
Jackson Avenue(7/10)·
Lawrence(8/10)·
Leo R. Croce(8/10)·
Marylin Avenue STEAM(7/10)·
Rancho Las Positas(8/10)·
Sunset(7/10)·
Joe Michell TK-8(7/10)·
Junction Avenue TK-8(7/10)
Middle (5):
Christensen(8/10)·
East Avenue(7/10)·
William Mendenhall(8/10)·
Joe Michell TK-8(7/10)·
Junction Avenue TK-8(7/10)
High (2):
Granada(9/10)·
Livermore(8/10)
Ratings (1–10) from GreatSchools.org. Verify current data on their site.
Commute:
ACE Train, BART to Dublin, I-580
Vibe:
Wine culture, national labs, community spirit
School ratings last updated: February 2026
Highlights:
Explore homes in Livermore
Livermore Valley Wine Country
Lawrence Livermore National Lab
Bankhead Theater downtown
Del Valle Regional Park
First Wednesdays street fair