Moraga, CA Neighborhood

Is Moraga, CA (Larch) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe71

Medium49

Low91

Other484

8 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape1

Child involved7

Assault1

Other1

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, engine 32 is dispatched to a possible hazardous condition involving a downed tree near Stone Valley Road by Megan Court, reportedly in front of an old fire station.	Stone Valley Rd, Alamo, CA 94507	Road Closure
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported hazardous condition near Stone Valley Road and Reagan Court in Alamo. The call was later terminated and all responding units were cleared without further action.	Stone Valley Rd, Alamo, CA 94507	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire at a home on Canyon Lakes Drive. A resident reported a kitchen fire that appeared to be contained to the oven. The first arriving unit established incident command and confirmed the fire was isolated to the oven and already extinguished, and other responding units were canceled or released.	Canyon Lakes Dr, San Ramon, CA 94582	Fire
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly female reportedly fell in a parking lot near Diablo Road. Emergency units responded to the scene.	Diablo Rd, Danville, CA 94526	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near Orange Blossom Way involving a 71-year-old female who is disoriented, possibly due to a urinary tract infection. Paramedic 38 and Engine 31 responded.	Orange Blossom Way, Danville, CA 94526	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a medical emergency at Sunrise Assisted Living near McCauley Road and Hill Road. An elderly male was choking in the dining hall. Medics were later released from the scene.	Diablo Rd, Danville, CA 94526	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency may involve an elderly man choking in the dining hall at Sunrise Assisted Living near Diablo Road and Turn at Crowley Road and Hill Road.	Diablo Rd, Danville, CA 94526	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical personnel responded to a medical emergency near Bollinger Canyon Road by Deerwood Drive and Fire Trail involving a 78-year-old man with high blood pressure.	Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedic and engine responded to a medical emergency near Alcosta Boulevard close to Bishop Ranch 15 and Norris Canyon Road. The patient is an elderly male with an abnormal heart reading and is being taken to an urgent care center.	Alcosta Blvd Ste 120, San Ramon, CA 94583	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, engine 32 is dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near Alamo Springs Court in Danville, with nearby cross streets including Kimberly Place and a dead-end road.	Alamo Springs Ct, Danville, CA 94526	Fire

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Median Home Price

$1,700,719

Average Rent

$5,418

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Larch is a rural neighborhood in Moraga, CA, featuring mostly owner-occupied medium to large single-family homes, many built between 1940 and 1969. The vacancy rate is 4.5%, indicating relatively tight housing supply.

This affluent community is among the wealthiest in the U.S., with a high rate of college-educated adults and a strong family-friendly reputation in California.

RuralHigh IncomeEstablished HomesFamily Friendly

Quick Facts

Work From Home Rate	36.1%
Family Friendly Rank	Top 2.9% in CA

Housing market and real estate character

Larch offers mostly medium to large, owner-occupied single-family homes, many built before 1970, with a low vacancy rate indicating strong demand.

Owner Occupied	Majority
Large Homes (4+ bedrooms)	High concentration
Homes Built 1940-1969	Significant share
Vacancy Rate	4.5%

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes built between 1940 and 1969, offering mature community feel.

High owner occupancy supports neighborhood stability.

Families & Lifestyle

Larch is highly family-friendly with top schools, low crime, and a strong community feel, favored by educated executives and active retirees.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

A strong presence of executives and professionals shapes community character.

Family Focused — Excellent choice for families with school-aged children.

Executive Lifestyle — Popular among highly educated executives and urban sophisticates.

Family Friendly Rank	Top 2.9% in CA
Executive Professionals	74.8%
Work From Home	36.1%

Demographics

Bachelor's Degree or Higher	81.4%
Executive/Professional Employment	74.8%
Wealth Rank	Top 0.6%
Child Poverty Rate	4.7%
Eastern European Ancestry	2.3%
Russian Ancestry	3.5%
Foreign Born Residents	18.7%
Languages Spoken	English 76.8%, Spanish, Chinese, Korean