Why Live in Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley in Martinez is a neighborhood characterized by its mix of residential areas and parkland, with homes offering views of the Mount Diablo foothills. The housing stock primarily consists of ranch-style homes from the 1960s and ‘70s, alongside newer townhouses and neo-Craftsman-style homes. The streets are winding and irregular, creating unique block shapes. Hidden Valley Park, a central feature, spans 16 acres and includes lighted tennis courts, a playground, baseball fields, and a mile-long exercise course. It connects to the 26-acre Hidden Lakes Park, which features a nature preserve, fishing lake, and various athletic fields. The Contra Costa Canal Trail, a 13.5-mile ADA-approved path, borders part of the neighborhood and is popular for walking, biking, and horseback riding.
For dining, nearby Pacheco and Pleasant Hill offer options like Thai Village Restaurant and Los Panchos Restaurant. Shopping is convenient with malls such as Sunvalley Shopping Center and Pleasant Hill Shopping Center housing stores like Safeway, Target, Macy’s, and Nordstrom Rack. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, though air quality can vary, with some days being unhealthy for sensitive groups.
Transportation is facilitated by major roadways like John Muir Parkway and Interstate 680, with limited bus routes to downtown Martinez and BART stations. Buchanan Field Airport is nearby, contributing some noise. Hidden Valley is 1.5 miles from Fresenius Medical Care at Kaiser Martinez, 30 miles from Oakland International Airport, and 35 miles from San Francisco.
Educational institutions include the highly rated Hidden Valley Elementary School, Valley View Middle School, and College Park High School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hidden Valley a good place to live?
Hidden Valley is a good place to live. Hidden Valley is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. Hidden Valley is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Hidden Valley has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.7 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $157,767 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 52.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Hidden Valley are home owners, with 16.2% of residents renting and 83.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hidden Valley can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hidden Valley neighborhood guide.
Is Hidden Valley, CA a safe neighborhood?
Hidden Valley, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hidden Valley?
The median home price in Hidden Valley is $444,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $88,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,300 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $99K a year to afford the median home price in Hidden Valley. The average household income in Hidden Valley is $158K.
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The best public schools that serve Hidden Valley are:
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Home Trends in Hidden Valley, CA
On average, homes in Hidden Valley, Martinez sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Hidden Valley, Martinez over the last 12 months is $433,750, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$433,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$500,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$265,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$278
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median List Price
$444,450
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%