Living in Emerald Lake Hills, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emerald Lake Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Emerald Lake Hills has 4,235 residents with a median age of 45.4. The median household income is $250,001 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $2,000,001, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Emerald Lake Hills at a glance
- Population
- 4,235
- Median age
- 45.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $250,001State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $2,000,001State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Emerald Lake Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 172% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Emerald Lake Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emerald Lake Hills the median home value is $2,000,001, 501% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 17.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Emerald Lake Hills median household income
The median household income in Emerald Lake Hills is $250,001 and the income per person is $159,629. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Emerald Lake Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,572
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.73
Emerald Lake Hills demographics
- Population
- 4,235
- Median age
- 45.4
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 1,538
- Foreign-born
- 18.2%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emerald Lake Hills ›
Education in Emerald Lake Hills
75% of adults 25 and older in Emerald Lake Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 43.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emerald Lake Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 40.9%
- Drive alone
- 49.9%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99%
Emerald Lake Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Lake Hills | 4,235 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| San Carlos | 29,614 | $237,470 | $2,000,001 | $2,854 |
| Woodside | 5,126 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| North Fair Oaks | 13,100 | $104,884 | $1,276,900 | $2,314 |
| Atherton | 6,993 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Belmont | 27,337 | $205,297 | $2,000,001 | $2,875 |
| West Menlo Park | 3,634 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,324 |
| Redwood City | 82,447 | $157,814 | $1,801,700 | $2,968 |
| Highlands | 2,450 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Emerald Lake Hills, CA?
The median household income in Emerald Lake Hills is $250,001, 152% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Emerald Lake Hills?
The median home value in Emerald Lake Hills is $2,000,001, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Emerald Lake Hills?
The median gross rent in Emerald Lake Hills is $3,501 per month, about 17.6% of household income.
Is Emerald Lake Hills, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 172% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Emerald Lake Hills?
The median age in Emerald Lake Hills is 45.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Emerald Lake Hills?
The average commute to work in Emerald Lake Hills is 27 minutes; 40.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emerald Lake Hills?
The unemployment rate in Emerald Lake Hills is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emerald Lake Hills?
75% of adults in Emerald Lake Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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