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Emeryville, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
12,756 Population 10,044/sq mi density
$120,302 Median Income $93,433 per capita
$598,300 Home Value $438,060 Zillow
$2,833 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
1,341 Violent Crime/100K 21,187 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$120,302 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$598,300 home value, $2,833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,341 violent crimes/100K (253% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Emeryville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,302
60% above
$93,433 per capita
Home Value
$598,300
112% above
Zillow: $438,060
Median Rent
$2,833/mo
144% above
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,341/100K
253% above
21,187/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.9%
122% above
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
32% below
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
323 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
160%
Home Value
212%
Rent
244%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
222%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
353%
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 4.0% (11% 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 $438,060. 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 1,341 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 253% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 21,187/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population12,756
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density10,044/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,302
Per Capita$93,433
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778

Housing

B+
Home Value$598,300
Rent$2,833
Ownership30.4%
Zillow$438,060
Housing Units8,033
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,341/100K
Property21,187/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault323/100K
Burglary767/100K

Health

Obesity21.7%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking6.6%
Premature Death4,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days323/yr
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
11.6% 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.
8.4% 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.