Why Live in Ruby Hill
                
                    
                    
                        Ruby Hill in Pleasanton is a luxurious gated community centered around a country club and a championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus, situated in the Livermore Valley wine region. Developed in the 1990s, the neighborhood features large custom-built and tract homes in French Country, Minimal Traditional, Spanish, and Mediterranean styles, ranging from 2,000 to 10,000 square feet. Managed by the Ruby Hills Homeowners Association, the area is known for its manicured greenery and sidewalk-lined streets. Students in Ruby Hill attend highly rated schools in the Pleasanton Unified School District, including Vintage Hills Elementary, Pleasanton Middle, and Amador Valley High, which is noted for its academic excellence and civic engagement. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the 18-hole golf course or hike around Shadow Cliffs Lake, a 266-acre regional park with trails, a beach, and fishing opportunities. The neighborhood is also close to over 50 wineries, including Ruby Hill Winery. While it’s a 35-mile drive to San Francisco, Oakland, or San Jose, residents have easy access to dining, shopping, and entertainment in Downtown Pleasanton and Livermore. The community is car-dependent, with Interstate 680 less than 10 miles away and the nearest hospital, Washington Hospital Healthcare System, 15 miles from the neighborhood. Ruby Hill is known for its low crime risk, making it safer than the national average.
                    
                
            
        
                
                
                        
Frequently Asked Questions
                    
                            
                                Is Ruby Hill a good place to live?
                            Ruby Hill is a good place to live. Ruby Hill is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with minimal transit options. Ruby Hill is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Ruby Hill has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.3 people per acre and a median age of 49. The average household income is $257,251 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 82.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Ruby Hill are home owners, with 5.1% of residents renting and 94.9% of residents owning their home.  A 
local real estate agent serving Ruby Hill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our 
Ruby Hill neighborhood guide.
 
                             
                            
                                Is Ruby Hill, CA a safe neighborhood?
                            Ruby Hill, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
                             
                            
                                How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ruby Hill?
                            The median home price in Ruby Hill is $3,887,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $777,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.17%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $18,990 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $814K a year to afford the median home price in Ruby Hill. The average household income in Ruby Hill is $257K.
                             
                            
                                What are the best public schools in Ruby Hill?
                            The best public schools that serve Ruby Hill are:
 
                             
                            
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                                Are home prices dropping in Ruby Hill?
                            Yes, home prices in Ruby Hill are down 1% in the last 12 months.
                             
                
        
    
        Home Trends in Ruby Hill, CA
           On average, homes in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Ruby Hill, Pleasanton over the last 12 months is $4,000,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months. 
		
			
    
            
                
                    
                            Median Sale Price
                            $4,000,000
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Median Single Family Sale Price
                                $3,899,500
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Average Price Per Sq Ft
                            $853
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Number of Homes for Sale
                                10
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Last 12 months Home Sales
                            23
                     
                 
                    
             
            
                
                    
                            Median List Price
                            $3,887,500
                     
                 
                    
                        
                                Median Change From 1st List Price
                                4%
                         
                     
             
            
                
                    
                            Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
                            -4%