Why Live in Creekbridge
Creekbridge, a suburban neighborhood in Salinas, California, is centrally located with convenient access to schools, shopping, and parks. The south end of the neighborhood is home to Natividad Medical Center, a significant local employer and Level II Trauma Center. The area features a mix of home styles, including classic ranch, Mediterranean-inspired, and modern Craftsman houses, built primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Residential streets are quiet, often ending in cul-de-sacs, with sidewalks and walking paths that make it easy for residents to stroll or walk their dogs. Creekbridge offers various recreational attractions, such as the Creekbridge Neighborhood Park and the expansive 64-acre Natividad Creek Park, which includes a dog park, skate park, motocross track, and basketball courts. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the driving range at First Tee Monterey County or the nine-hole Twin Creeks Golf Course. The Salinas Regional Soccer Complex, with its well-maintained fields, hosts numerous local tournaments. Dining options in the area include The Village Restaurant, Pizza Factory, Arigato Sushi, and Chopstix Vietnamese, with retail outlets like Marshall’s and Target nearby at Harden Ranch Plaza. For grocery shopping, residents have a Safeway along Constitution Boulevard. Creekbridge is well-served by Monterey-Salinas Transit bus stops, and major retail centers are within 2 miles west. For longer trips, Route 101 provides access to San Jose, 60 miles north, and the Bay Area, 80 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Creekbridge a good place to live?
Creekbridge is a good place to live. Creekbridge is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. Creekbridge is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Creekbridge has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.9 people per acre and a median age of 36. The average household income is $144,313 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 28.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Creekbridge are home owners, with 29.6% of residents renting and 70.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Creekbridge can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Creekbridge neighborhood guide.
Is Creekbridge, CA a safe neighborhood?
Creekbridge, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Creekbridge?
The median home price in Creekbridge is $769,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $154,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,980 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $171K a year to afford the median home price in Creekbridge. The average household income in Creekbridge is $144K.
What are the best public schools in Creekbridge?
The best public schools that serve Creekbridge are:
What are the best private schools in Creekbridge?
The best private schools that serve Creekbridge are:
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Are home prices dropping in Creekbridge?
Yes, home prices in Creekbridge are down 3% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Creekbridge, CA
On average, homes in Creekbridge, Salinas sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Creekbridge, Salinas over the last 12 months is $760,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$760,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$760,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$458
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
77
Median List Price
$769,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%