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Emeryville.
About
Life in Emeryville
Emeryville is a community of 12,756 people in California. The median household income is $117,092, median rent runs about $2,936 per month, and median home values are around $604,800. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Emeryville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Foreign-Born
35.7%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+3.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics35.7% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Emeryville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Emeryville, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (19.0%), and 12.1% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
7.7%
of residents
65 and Older
11.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
9.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
52.3%
of households
Married Couples
20.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.67
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 44% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Emeryville
In Emeryville, rent runs 44% above the CA average, and home values are 18% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,209
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
24.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $429,369 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Emeryville
Unemployment in Alameda County, which includes Emeryville, is 0.8 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Emeryville: Alameda County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Alameda County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Emeryville is less than 1% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Emeryville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.9 min avg
How Emeryville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Emeryville, most residents drive alone to work (40%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 15 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 133% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Emeryville runs 133% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
768.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
9,522.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Emeryville Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Alameda County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Alameda County, which includes Emeryville, the most common type is flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 16 | Flood | $140 |
| 2023 | 16 | High Wind | $30 |
| 2022 | 13 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 21 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
262 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Alameda County, county-wide
Emeryville is less than 1% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Alameda County, which includes Emeryville, is typically good — 194 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
194
per year
Moderate Days
171
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Alameda County, county-wide
Emeryville is less than 1% of Alameda County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate74°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Emeryville has mild summers (avg high 74°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
26.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
67
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 43°F | 4.84" |
| Feb | 62°F | 45°F | 5.12" |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 3.84" |
| Apr | 67°F | 47°F | 1.83" |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 0.80" |
| Jun | 74°F | 52°F | 0.26" |
| Jul | 74°F | 53°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 75°F | 54°F | 0.05" |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 0.12" |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 1.19" |
| Nov | 65°F | 47°F | 2.74" |
| Dec | 59°F | 43°F | 5.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Emeryville
Uninsured
3.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Emeryville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Childrens · ER available · 1.7 mi away · Oakland
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Berkeley
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Oakland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Emeryville
Emeryville's student/teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 70.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
70.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Emeryville (within 15 miles)
University of California-Berkeley
3.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,068 students · in-state tuition $17,198 · 94% graduate · median earnings $100,212 (10 yrs after entry)
San Francisco State University
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 18,639 students · in-state tuition $8,324 · 67% graduate · median earnings $73,299 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,842 students · in-state tuition $1,258 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,287 students · in-state tuition $62,462 · 75% graduate · median earnings $94,613 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,203 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 22% graduate · median earnings $45,857 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,487 students · in-state tuition $1,258 · 21% graduate · median earnings $47,627 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, 6 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Emeryville
Emeryville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park (6 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
6 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
7 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
7 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
10 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
10 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
16 mi awayCities Near Emeryville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Emeryville FAQ
Is Emeryville, California affordable?⌄
Emeryville's median rent is $2,936/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $117,092/year. Median home value is $604,800.
Is Emeryville, California safe?⌄
Emeryville's violent crime rate was 769 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 9523 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Emeryville, California?⌄
Alameda County, which includes Emeryville, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Emeryville, California?⌄
The cost of living in Emeryville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,936/month and median household income is $117,092/year. The median home value is $604,800. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Emeryville, California?⌄
The average commute in Emeryville is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from