Alameda County
Livermore
Wine country space at the end of the ACE line
Overview
Livermore sits at the eastern edge of the Tri-Valley, trading a longer commute for larger lots, newer construction and a slower pace, with Bay Area wine country on its doorstep.
Typical home price
$1M
Condo / townhome price
$740K
Starter home price
Data coming soon
Typical HOA
Data coming soon
Commute & access
Typical drive and transit times to common Bay Area destinations.
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose / Silicon Valley | 35–50 min | ACE train ~50–60 min |
| Oakland | 35–45 min | WHEELS bus + BART transfer |
| San Francisco | 50–70 min | ~90 min combined bus + BART |
Schools
Top-rated campuses serving this city, by district. See the full School Ratings Finder for every campus and filter.
| School | District | Level | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada High School | Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) | high | A |
| Livermore High School | Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) | high | A- |
| Junction K-8 | Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD) | elementary | B |
New construction
Where builders are actively selling or planning homes.
- Parkview townhomes (City Ventures) in central Livermore
Pros
- More space and larger lots than closer-in Tri-Valley cities
- ACE train runs direct to Silicon Valley without a car
- Active new construction, including townhome communities like Parkview
Cons
- No BART station; ACE has limited daily departures
- Hotter, drier summers than the inner Bay Area
- Longer drive to SF and the Peninsula
Nearby alternatives
Other first-home markets worth comparing.