Living in Emeryville, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emeryville · Census data 2020–2024
Emeryville has 13,081 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $117,092 (18% higher than the California median), the median home value is $604,800, the median rent is $2,936/month.
Emeryville at a glance
- Population
- 13,081
- Median age
- 34.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $117,092State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $604,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,936/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Emeryville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the California median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Emeryville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emeryville the median home value is $604,800, 82% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,936 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,132 a month in housing costs.
Emeryville median household income
The median household income in Emeryville is $117,092 and the income per person is $91,778. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Emeryville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,497
- Owner-occupied
- 24.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 75.8%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 1.67
Emeryville demographics
- Population
- 13,081
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 7.7%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 7,838
- Foreign-born
- 35.7%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emeryville ›
Education in Emeryville
70.5% of adults 25 and older in Emeryville have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 35.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emeryville
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 36.9%
- Drive alone
- 39.6%
- Public transit
- 7.8%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Emeryville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeryville | 13,081 | $117,092 | $604,800 | $2,936 |
| Berkeley | 120,257 | $108,092 | $1,413,900 | $2,133 |
| Albany | 19,414 | $144,107 | $1,202,200 | $2,445 |
| Piedmont | 10,945 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Kensington | 5,179 | $237,130 | $1,539,000 | $3,501 |
| El Cerrito | 25,994 | $127,876 | $1,124,400 | $2,548 |
| Oakland | 439,418 | $101,600 | $929,900 | $1,979 |
| Alameda | 77,238 | $137,697 | $1,235,700 | $2,474 |
| East Richmond Heights | 3,109 | $134,632 | $915,400 | $2,071 |
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What is the median household income in Emeryville, CA?
The median household income in Emeryville is $117,092, 18% 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 Emeryville?
The median home value in Emeryville is $604,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Emeryville?
The median gross rent in Emeryville is $2,936 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Emeryville, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the California median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 13.8%.
What is the median age in Emeryville?
The median age in Emeryville is 34.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Emeryville?
The average commute to work in Emeryville is 29 minutes; 36.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emeryville?
The unemployment rate in Emeryville is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emeryville?
70.5% of adults in Emeryville 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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