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Emeryville, California

Emeryville, California, in Alameda county, is 2 miles N of Oakland, California. The city is located in the Oakland metropolitan area. Emeryville has a population of 6,882.

The People and Families of Emeryville

In Emeryville, about 24% of adults are married. Emeryville offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Approximately 55% of Emeryville is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll notice more men than women in Emeryville compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Emeryville had a median family income of $57,063. Emeryville enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Emeryville gave more campaign money ($27,950) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Emeryville Housing

Owners occupy 37% of the housing units in Emeryville. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Emeryville is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Emeryville, 66% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to Emeryville, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Emeryville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEmeryville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyEmeryville Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEmeryville Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEmeryville Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyEmeryville Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Emeryville College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Emeryville, CA

Comparing Emeryville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population98
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income76
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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