Emeryville, CA

Census place 0622594 · pop 13,081

D−41/ 100
🫤 Rough
C
in CA
📍 California ranks #49 of 50 states →
🏆 Inactive14.0% · top 2%
🚽 Property crime13566/100k · bottom 1%
Taxes
1.03% property · US 0.99%8.99% sales · US 7.00%up to 13.30% income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property crime rate13566/100k0

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

13566 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Homeownership24.2%1

U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities

24.2% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Violent crime rate1247/100k2

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

1247 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level100/1003

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

100/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Rent$3,026/mo7

U.S. median $1,756/mo · worse than most cities

$3,026/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Housing cost$604,80014

U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities

$604,800 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Commute time29 min21

U.S. median 24 min · worse than most cities

29 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.3%26

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.3% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level49 AQI27

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

49 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Income inequality0.4633

U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities

Gini 0.46 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Poverty rate13.8%39

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

13.8% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Property-tax burden1.03%47

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.03% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level1 days62

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

1 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Poor mental health15.0%78

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

15.0% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Population growth (5yr)+9.9%81

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+9.9% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Median household income$117,09285

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$117,092 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Broadband access95.9%86

U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities

95.9% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Bachelor's degree or higher70.5%96

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

70.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Uninsured adults4.2%97

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

4.2% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Adult smoking6.6%98

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

6.6% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Adult obesity21.2%98

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

21.2% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Physical inactivity14.0%98

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

14.0% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Frequently asked

Is Emeryville, CA a good place to live?
By the numbers, Emeryville scores 41/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is physical inactivity and its weakest is property crime rate. California overall ranks #49 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Emeryville, CA?
Emeryville reports 1247 violent crimes per 100k and 13566 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Emeryville, CA expensive to live in?
Emeryville has a median home value of $604,800 and typical rent around $3,026/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Emeryville, CA?
Its weakest measured area is property crime rate (13566/100k) — 0/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Emeryville, CA best at?
Its strongest measured area is physical inactivity (14.0%) — 98/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.