At a Glance
Median Income
$120,302
$93,433 per capita
Home Value
$598,300
Zillow: $433,886
Median Rent
$2,833/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,247/100K
13,566/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.9%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
6.6% smoking rate
How Emeryville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Emeryville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Emeryville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Emeryville residents earn a median household income of $120,302 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $93,433. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Emeryville is $598,300 , 112% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,886. Median rent is $2,833/month, with 28.1% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Emeryville reports 1,247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 228% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 13,566/100K.
Education
74.9% of adults in Emeryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Emeryville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population12,756
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density10,044/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born31.8%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,302
Per Capita$93,433
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
B+
Home Value$598,300
Rent$2,833
Ownership30.4%
Zillow$433,886
Housing Units8,033
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,247/100K
Property13,566/100K
Health
Obesity21.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking6.6%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain22.9 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation20 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.9%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+32.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Emeryville was founded in 1896.
The median home in Emeryville was built in 1987.
11.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
34.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
31.8% 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.