Moraga Schools Rank #7 in the country according to the Forbes article, The Best Schools for Your Real Estate Buck!
The attached link will take you to this part of the article… http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/the-best-schools-for-your-real-estate-buck.html
7. Moraga, Calif.
Pop. 16,465
Median Home Price: $722,010
Score: 97.69 (of 100)
The full story is available here. It looks into why tiny Falmouth, Maine, with housing prices in the $300,000 range, blows away ultra-pricey districts like Palo Alto, Calif. and New Caanan, Conn, again debunking the myth that big money correlates directly to great education.
But if you just want the crib sheet version, scroll down. You’ll find the results, sliced by median home values. More complete data–including the top 10 districts in America, population information and where all of the winners rank overall–is available in this slideshow. A full profile is also available of each town on the list. Just click on a district name in the tables.
The full methodology is at the bottom of the post.
Homes $800,000 and Up
| Rank | City | Median Home Value | Ed Quality Index |
| 1 | Manhattan Beach, CA | $1,278,980 | 97.69 |
| 2 | New Canaan, CT | $1,195,820 | 91.57 |
| 3 | Lafayette, CA | $811,210 | 89.58 |
| 4 | Palo Alto, CA | $1,080,980 | 89.23 |
| 5 | Westport, CT | $931,690 | 87.81 |
| 6 | Darien, CT | $1,044,750 | 87.14 |
| 7 | Orinda, CA | $851,990 | 86.68 |
| 8 | Weston, MA | $1,200,280 | 86.58 |
| 9 | Rye, NY | $1,265,020 | 85.74 |
| 10 | Cupertino, CA | $892,580 | 85.18 |
Homes $600,000 to $799,999
| Rank | City | Median Home Value | Ed Quality Index |
| 1 | Mercer Island, WA | $708,740 | 99.12 |
| 2 | Moraga, Ca | $722,010 | 97.69 |
| 3 | Basking Ridge, NJ | $685,300 | 94.17 |
| 4 | Jericho, NY | $644,890 | 94.17 |
| 5 | Hinsdale, IL | $651,220 | 92.25 |
| 6 | Winchester, MA | $601,920 | 90.36 |
| 7 | Potomac, MD | $749,630 | 89.60 |
| 8 | Concord, MA | $611,320 | 89.56 |
| 9 | Wilton, CT | $683,300 | 88.48 |
| 10 | Piedmont, CA | $730,620 | 87.96 |
Homes $400,000 to $599,999
| Rank | City | Median Home Value | Ed Quality Index |
| 1 | Parkland, FL | $426,390 | 95.98 |
| 2 | Southlake, TX | $476,880 | 95.74 |
| 3 | Severna Park, MD | $417,090 | 93.22 |
| 4 | Sammamish, WA | $519,060 | 92.78 |
| 5 | Belmont, IL | $551,920 | 90.90 |
| 6 | Madison, CT | $450,350 | 90.06 |
| 7 | Syosset, NY | $542,220 | 89.14 |
| 8 | Westwood, MA | $516,280 | 88.98 |
| 9 | Lexington, MA | $581,330 | 87.70 |
| 10 | Greenwood Village, CO | $552,020 | 87.96 |
Homes $200,000 to $399,999
| Rank | City | Median Home Value | Ed Quality Index |
| 1 | Falmouth, ME | $351,550 | 100 |
| 2 | Barrington, RI | $296,010 | 97.96 |
| 3 | Bedford, NH | $293,730 | 97.96 |
| 4 | Brookfield, WI | $241,260 | 94.10 |
| 5 | Lake Oswego, OR | $392,040 | 93.74 |
| 6 | Edina, MN | $317,690 | 93.59 |
| 7 | Brentwood, TN | $379,370 | 90.29 |
| 8 | Mequon, WI | $316,010 | 90.29 |
| 9 | Carmel, IN | $246,910 | 89.42 |
| 10 | Cedarburg, WI | $240,770 | 88.22 |
It is very interesting to see what interest rates have done over the last forty years. It is also exciting to know that we are still at all time lows!
Click here to see the chart…. Interest Rate History
We have attended this annual egg hunt for the last few years with our children. It is well run and the kids have a blast!
Moraga’s Annual Egg Hunt is hosted by the Moraga Juniors and Moraga Parks and Recreation Department! Come rain or shine! Bring a basket!
Who: Kids ages 1-6
Where: Moraga Commons Park, located at the corner of Moraga Road and St. Mary’s Road, Moraga
When: Saturday, April 16. Two egg hunts will take place: 10:00 am or 11:00 am. Crafts, Bounce Houses, pictures with the bunny and more from 9:00 am to noon.
Ticket Information:
All inclusive wristband is $10.00 and is ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY.
Admission price includes one hunt and unlimited games, crafts, bounce houses, and reusable tote bag.
Snack food, beverages, and treats available for purchase at the event.
Tickets for the egg hunts, which sell out each year, are available for purchase in advance at the Moraga Parks and Recreation Department, Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga, CA 94556, (925) 888-7045, or online at www.moragajuniors.org.
Brydon & Ives Team Lafayette, Moraga & Orinda Real Estate 
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