Emerald Lake Hills, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,396 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
75.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$250,001 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,501 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$3,501 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
90.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
3
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Mateo County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 64
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 4 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, CA State Senate District 13, CA Assembly District 21, CA
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Schools

Roy Cloud Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Roosevelt Elementary
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Clifford Elementary
1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Canada College
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Notre Dame de Namur University
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
Menlo College
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Stanford University
6 miles, SE • 5 star
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Hospitals

Sequoia Hospital
1 miles, NE • 5 star
San Mateo Medical Center
5 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
12 miles, N • 4.6 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
64 miles, E • 1 star
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