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Emerald Lake Hills, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,396 Population 3,725/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $166,476 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $2,825,154 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 17.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
134 Violent Crime/100K 1,380 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 1.7% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Emerald Lake Hills, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$250,001
233% above
$166,476 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
Zillow: $2,825,154
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
17.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
65% below
1,380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.6%
124% above
99.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.3%
34% below
5.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Emerald Lake Hills Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Emerald Lake Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
333%
Home Value
709%
Rent
301%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
224%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Emerald Lake Hills a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Emerald Lake Hills residents earn a median household income of $250,001 , which is 233% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $166,476. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Emerald Lake Hills is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $2,825,154. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.

Safety & Crime

Emerald Lake Hills reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,380/100K.

Education

75.6% of adults in Emerald Lake Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (124% above the national average). 99.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Emerald Lake Hills has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population4,396
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density3,725/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$250,001
Per Capita$166,476
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

C
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$3,501
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$2,825,154
Housing Units1,614
Rent Burden17.0%

Crime

F
Violent134/100K
Property1,380/100K

Health

Obesity21.3%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking5.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation335 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+75.6%
High School+99.6%
Graduate+39.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute26 min
Broadband99.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Emerald Lake Hills was built in 1981.
37.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.