At a Glance
Median Income
$120,139
$51,429 per capita
Home Value
$279,200
Zillow: $200,785
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,257/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Emerald Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emerald Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emerald Bay a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emerald Bay residents earn a median household income of $120,139 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,429. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,931 business establishments, including 536 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Emerald Bay is $279,200 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,785. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Emerald Bay reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,257/100K.
Education
49.6% of adults in Emerald Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emerald Bay has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,074
Median Age69.6 yrs
Density1,395/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,139
Per Capita$51,429
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$200,785
Housing Units455
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,257/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,375/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation377 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Emerald Bay was built in 1979.
33.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 536 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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