Neighborhood Guides
Discover East Bay Living
Get the insider's view on what makes each East Bay community unique — from schools and parks to dining and commute options.
Silicon Valley's Gateway City
Fremont, CA
Median Price
$1.48M
Population
230,000+
Schools:
Mission San Jose HS, Irvington HS
Commute:
BART accessible, 30 min to SJ
Vibe:
Family-friendly, tech hub, diverse dining
Highlights:
Explore homes in Fremont
Mission Peak Trails
Niles Canyon Railway
Central Park & Lake Elizabeth
Pacific Commons Shopping
Top-rated STEM schools
Bayside Charm, Great Value
Newark, CA
Median Price
$1.20M
Population
49,000+
Schools:
Newark Memorial HS
Commute:
Near Dumbarton Bridge, quick FB/Google access
Vibe:
Growing community, affordable, family parks
Highlights:
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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+
Schools:
James Logan HS, New Haven Unified
Commute:
BART Union City station, Hwy 880
Vibe:
Diverse, centrally located, community-oriented
Highlights:
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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+
Schools:
Cal State East Bay, Moreau Catholic HS
Commute:
BART, I-880, I-580 access
Vibe:
Cultural diversity, hillside views, affordable
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+
Schools:
Amador Valley HS, Foothill HS (top-rated)
Commute:
BART Pleasanton station, I-680
Vibe:
Upscale, charming downtown, wine country
Highlights:
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Downtown Main Street
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Top-rated schools (9-10)
Ruby Hill wineries
Shadow Cliffs Park
Wine Country & Innovation
Livermore, CA
Median Price
$1.08M
Population
90,000+
Schools:
Granada HS, Livermore Valley Joint USD
Commute:
ACE Train, BART to Dublin, I-580
Vibe:
Wine culture, national labs, community spirit
Highlights:
Explore homes in Livermore
Livermore Valley Wine Country
Lawrence Livermore National Lab
Bankhead Theater downtown
Del Valle Regional Park
First Wednesdays street fair