Campolindo

Campolindo is Moraga’s family heartland — the neighborhood that grew up around the high school and became synonymous with Moraga’s excellent education. If you’re moving to Moraga for the schools (and most people are), Campolindo puts you at the center of that community.

The Character

Campolindo feels like a neighborhood that exists because of the high school, not despite it. Friday night football games draw the community. Parents volunteer. Kids walk to school. There’s an identity here that goes beyond just houses on streets.

The area has a comfortable suburban feel — greener and quieter than Lafayette, less isolated than the hillside neighborhoods. It’s where Moraga does family life.

Typical Homes

• Style: 1960s-80s ranches and split-levels, some newer construction
• Size: 1,600–3,200 sq ft typical
• Lots: Moderate (0.2–0.5 acres)
• Condition: Many updated; some original condition awaiting refresh

Solid suburban housing stock. Nothing flashy, but well-built and functional. The focus is on schools and community, not architectural statements.

Price Range

$1.3M – $2.5M for most homes

This is Moraga’s most accessible neighborhood. Smaller or dated homes can start around $1.3M. Updated 4-bedroom family homes cluster around $1.8M–$2.2M. Premium properties with views or larger lots push toward $2.5M.

Who Lives Here

• Families with school-age children — especially high school age
• Teachers and educators — drawn by the schools they serve
• Move-up buyers from the East Bay seeking schools
• Long-time residents who raised kids here and stayed
• Saint Mary’s College families — proximity to campus

Classic suburban demographics: two-income professional households with kids.

Walkability & Amenities

Walkability: Moderate

• Walk to Campolindo High School
• Walk to Moraga Commons Park
• Short drive to Moraga and Rheem shopping centers
• Trail access to Lafayette-Moraga Trail
• Drive to BART (Orinda or Lafayette stations)

No BART access is Moraga’s defining limitation. Plan on driving or using the trail for commute alternatives.

Schools

• Campolindo High School — Top-rated, the neighborhood anchor
• Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School
• Los Perales Elementary or Camino Pablo Elementary — varies by location

The high school is the main draw. Campolindo consistently ranks among the best public high schools in California.

The Vibe

Campolindo is unpretentious in the best way. People here chose schools over status. Weekends revolve around kids’ activities, school events, and community gatherings at Moraga Commons. It’s competitive academically but supportive socially.

The neighborhood has a civic-mindedness that stands out — parent involvement is high, community events are well-attended, and people take pride in the schools and parks.

Considerations

• No BART — commuters need alternative plans
• Less prestige than Sanders Ranch
• Busy kid culture — constant activities
• Some homes feel dated — 1970s-80s construction