
Is Maralisa Estates / The Cottages a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
6 Registered Offenders Nearby
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a possible rekindled fire with white smoke reported along Byron Highway south of Camino Diablo in Byron. One caller reported smoke smoldering in the area, with Crew 97 and a water tender dispatched and another engine canceled. | Camino Diablo & Byron Hwy, Byron, CA 94514 | Fire |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated reports of lingering smoke along Byron Highway near Camino Diablo in Byron, checking the northeastern corner of a previous burn area near a local ranch. One engine was canceled and another continued alone to assess the scene. | Byron Hwy, Byron, CA 94514 | Fire |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical responders were dispatched to a possible constipation case involving an elderly female near Newport Drive close to Olene's Place. | Newport Dr, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a code 2 medical call was reported near Newport Drive, across the boulevard. Medic 18 was dispatched. | Newport Dr, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 14, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were sent to a medical call near Kelso Road and Patterson Park for a reported 73-year-old man having difficulty breathing. Multiple fire and medic units initially responded with lights and sirens, and the ambulance was later canceled after fire personnel advised they could handle the situation. | Kelso Rd, Byron, CA 94514 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a 68-year-old man is reported to have difficulty breathing near Dolphin Place, across from Dolphin Court. Emergency units have been dispatched. | Dolphin Pl, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were requested by police to stage near a home on Pacific Grove Court south of Cove Lane for a report of a dark sedan in front of the residence and a person screaming and vomiting. Police were also responding to the possible medical emergency. | Pacific Grove Ct, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 12, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were involved in a high speed vehicle pursuit of a white Pontiac on Highway 4 near Byron Highway, with the driver reportedly running multiple red lights and reaching speeds near or above 100 miles per hour before a possible traffic collision was reported near Marsh Creek and Brentwood. | CA-4 & Byron Hwy, Byron, CA 94514 | Traffic |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire near the (number withheld) block of Byron Highway in Discovery Bay, with visible flames on the east side of the road roughly the size of a vehicle. | Byron Hwy, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 | Fire |
| Jul 10, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported small vegetation fire along Byron Highway near Byron Hot Springs Road on the east side of the roadway. The fire was initially described as a small exterior grass fire behind a fence, around 20 by 20 feet and spreading, then later reported as a 10 by 10 spot fire that might be controlled with a water tender, with no structures threatened at that time. | Byron Hot Springs Rd & Byron Hwy, Byron, CA 94514 | Fire |
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Nearby neighborhoods
Neighborhood Overview
Maralisa Estates / The Cottages is a remote, low-density neighborhood in Livermore, California, with mostly medium to large single-family homes and townhomes.
The community is wealthy, family-oriented, and linguistically diverse, with a notable Portuguese-speaking population.
Quick Facts
| Remote Location | Yes |
|---|---|
| Married Residents | 71.5% |
Housing market and real estate character
Housing in Maralisa Estates / The Cottages mainly consists of owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes and townhomes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999.
| Owner Occupied | Majority |
|---|---|
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1970-1999, some newer |
| Housing Type | Medium to large single-family homes and townhomes |
What buyers will notice right away
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood is ideal for families and executives, with high marriage rates and strong educational values.
| Married Residents | 71.5% |
|---|---|
| Executive & Professional Jobs | 56.0% |
| Child Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
Demographics
| Executive, Management & Professional Occupations | 56.0% |
|---|---|
| Sales & Service Jobs | 23.2% |
| Clerical & Tech Support | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing & Labor | 9.0% |
| English Speakers | 63.7% |
| Portuguese Speakers | 2.8% |
| Portuguese Ancestry | 4.1% |
| Top Ancestries | Asian (18.7%), Mexican (15.0%), English (8.4%), German (7.7%), Portuguese (4.1%) |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with many commuting 15 to 30 minutes, though some have longer commutes.
Maralisa Estates / The Cottages offers manageable commute times supporting a balanced lifestyle.
| Drive Alone | 63.1% |
|---|---|
| Carpool | 7.0% |
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maralisa Estates / The Cottages family-friendly?
Yes, it ranks in the top 12.4% of family-friendly neighborhoods in California.
What languages are common here?
English is most common, with Spanish, Arabic, Indian languages, and Portuguese also spoken.