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Moving to Alamo, CA
$2,000,000+Median home value
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About Alamo
Alamo is an unincorporated community in the San Ramon Valley, known for large homes on generous lots and a semi-rural, equestrian character. Housing runs from updated ranch homes to multi-million-dollar estates. It attracts executives and easy I-680 access.


Home prices in Alamo
The median home value in Alamo is $2,000,000+.
Top places in Alamo
- Alamo Plaza — village-style shopping center
- Iron Horse Regional Trail — biking/walking trail through town
- Round Hill Country Club — private golf and tennis
- Las Trampas Regional Wilderness (nearby) — hiking
Commuting from Alamo
- Walnut Creek BART ~10-15 minutes
- San Francisco ~40-50 minutes via I-680/BART
- Oakland International Airport ~35 minutes
- I-680 corridor to Silicon Valley (~30 min to San Jose)
Alamo FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alamo, CA?
The median home value in Alamo is $2,000,000+. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Alamo, CA?
Walnut Creek BART ~10-15 minutes
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.