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The Vineyards

The Vineyards

Neighborhood in Livermore, California

Alameda County 94550

$2,300,486 Average Value
$617 Average Price per Sq Ft

The center of the Tri-Valley's wine country

Though it may look like any other leafy California suburb, the Vineyards in Livermore is the true birthplace of the Tri-Valley region. Livermore’s namesake, Robert Livermore, introduced the first wine grapes to the valley there in the 1840s, inaugurating a winegrowing tradition that won America’s viniculture industry a gold medal at the 1889 Paris Expedition. “Livermore Valley Wine Country is a cherished gem among locals, who frequently take advantage of the region's offerings,” says Jenny O'Leary, the marketing coordinator for Livermore Valley Wine Community. The founding of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 1952 has only expanded the Vineyards’ reputation for innovation. Surrounded by employment options, the Vineyards combines a quiet residential atmosphere with the flavors of chardonnay, pinot and sauvignon.

A neighborhood growing with Livermore's population

As the Livermore National Laboratory employs nearly 9,000 staff and thousands more work in Livermore’s wineries, the Vineyards sprung up to house this growing community of professionals. Much of this neighborhood’s housing stock dates from the 1970s to 1990s, but the Bay Area’s turn-of-the-century suburbanization has led to a proliferation of early-21st-century housing as well. Arts and Crafts residences mix with Colonial Revival and ranch-style homes along the Vineyards’ cottonwood-lined streets. Though home prices have historically dipped into the mid-hundred-thousands, recently-sold split-level homes in the Vineyards have sold for between $2,325,000 and $2,461,800.

Green spaces and trails around every corner

The Vineyards is full of green spaces varying from neighborhood parks to sprawling wineries. The Bruno Canziani Neighborhood Park is full of paved walking paths that lead to sandy playground areas, a vast stretch of open field and a basketball court. Less than two miles north of this park, the small Tex Spruiell Park has seen use as a dog park, an impromptu soccer field and as a venue for pick-up basketball games. Golfers live less than a 10-minute drive around the corner from the Poppy Ridge Golf Course, whose 18-hole championship course was reopened to the public in 2025 after a major renovation.

Livermore High educates budding engineers

Arroyo Seco Elementary School (and its alternative, Jackson Avenue Elementary School), East Avenue Middle School and Livermore High School each receive A-minus ratings from Niche. Supported by the nearby national laboratory, Lawrence High features an innovative Green Engineering Academy, which is a specialized four-year program open to 60 students. The Livermore National Laboratory offers programs fosters students in fields from computing to nuclear science.

Highway and train access to San Francisco

The Vineyards sits just down Vasco Road from Interstate 580, which offers an approximately 47-mile journey into San Francisco and a 37-mile drive into downtown Oakland. The Altamont Corridor Express' Vasco Road station connects commuters to Silicon Valley and the rest of the Tri-Valley region.

Viniculture and dining at Livermore's edge

The Vineyards takes its name from eastern Livermore’s vibrant viniculture scene, and this part of Livermore is where winemaking and brewing traditions meet. Over 50 of Livermore's wineries host weekly movie nights and live music, the most notable event being the four-day TASTE festival of vineyard tours and tastings. “The Livermore community is exceptionally welcoming, with a strong sense of pride in our city,” O’Leary says. “The collaborative spirit among winemakers reflects this. We attract a diverse crowd to our wineries, from seasoned connoisseurs to newcomers eager to learn about wine.” Local wineries include the Darcie Kent Estate Winery and Mitchell Katz Winery, which serve local creations in rustic farmhouse settings. The Vineyards also borders a handful of breweries such as Rivers End and the Altamont Beer Works, the latter of which was the first brewery to open in Livermore since the end of Prohibition. Nearby grocery options include the Safeway along First Street, a 10-minute drive to the north, and the Target another block away.
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Transit

Airport

Metro Oakland International

43 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime The Vineyards US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

The Vineyards Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$2,399,000
Median Sale Price
$2,350,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$2,350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
5
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$617

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
90
Median Year Built
2004
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,948
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,939

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
294
Median Age
52
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.5%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$259,091
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$261,640

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
56.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
23.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
89°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

15 / 100
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