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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
609% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
201% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
92.2%
41% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,614
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$2,000,001
Zillow (ZHVI)
$2,825,154
Median Sale Price
$2,400,000
Median List Price
$4,099,944
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.2%
Owner-Occupied
7.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$3,501/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
8 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.2%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
66.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$1,509
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
45% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
92.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $2,000,001 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,825,154 |
| Median Sale Price | $2,400,000 |
| Median List Price | $4,099,944 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,509 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.2% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $1,509 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 92.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,614 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 17.0% |