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Central Emeryville, Emeryville, CA

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2.5 /5
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Ranked 9th /10 in Emeryville, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.12M
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    Undervalued
    $116k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    24%(2)

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At a glance

Central Emeryville is ranked #9 of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville with an overall score of 2.5/5. Its standout factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5), at a median home price of $1.12M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $65,000. It ranks 8th of 10 in Emeryville for safety. The trade-offs are schools (1.8/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5), with prices running about 10% above the Emeryville median.

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Bay Street, Transit Hub, Loft Living

Central Emeryville is the city’s commercial core, where converted brick factories share blocks with glassy condos, outlet stores and big-box retail. Residents can walk to Bay Street for movies, ramen and Apple shopping, then detour a few minutes for indie espresso in the Triangle or the local climbing gym on 40th Street. Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains, AC Transit transbay buses and the free Emery Go-Round shuttle put San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland within an easy ride; cyclists coast the Greenway straight to the waterfront or BART. Weekends revolve around convenience: grocery runs at Trader Joe’s, décor hunts at IKEA, or dog meet-ups on the green at Doyle Street Park. Evenings stay lively with happy-hour patios, live music pop-ups and late poker at Oaks Card Club. The flip side is traffic- Powell and 40th funnel freeway drivers through the neighborhood, and parking can feel competitive when major events hit the retail district. Still, for buyers who want an urban loft or townhouse with doorstep access to shopping, transit and entertainment, Central Emeryville packs a lot into a walkable rectangle.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.8

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    Public Spaces

    3

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    Curb Appeal

    2.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.2

Neighborhood Weather

77%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 77% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Central Emeryville ranks 9th of 10 for sunshine in Emeryville, and it out-suns roughly a sixth of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 73° highs, and it gets about 23 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
75°65°55°45°JFMAMJJASONDSep 73°
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Rank in Emeryville
9th of 10
Across the Bay Area
13th percentile
Rain per year
23 in driest in city
Warmest month
Sep 73° avg high
Summer day
56° → 71°F
Winter day
46° → 59°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Cornell Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.7/5
Marin Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.5/5
Ocean View Elementary PrimaryK-5
3.5/5
Anna Yates Elementary PrimaryK-8
2.9/5
Hoover Elementary PrimaryK-5
1.2/5
Beach Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Havens Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.7/5
Wildwood Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
West Oakland Middle Middle6-8
1.8/5
LIFE Academy Middle6-12
2.8/5
McClymonds High High9-12
2/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Central Emeryville FAQs10 answers

Is Central Emeryville a good place to live?

Central Emeryville ranks 9th of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville with an overall Houseberry score of 2.5 out of 5. Its strongest factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5). The trade-offs are schools (1.8/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5) and a median home price of $1.12M against the Emeryville median of $1.01M.

Is Central Emeryville safe?

Central Emeryville, Emeryville scores 2.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 8th of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville.

What do homes in Central Emeryville cost?

The median home price in Central Emeryville, Emeryville is $1.12M, compared with $1.01M for Emeryville as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $65,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Central Emeryville rising or falling?

The median home price in Central Emeryville, Emeryville is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.12M against $1.12M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Central Emeryville?

Schools serving Central Emeryville, Emeryville include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Anna Yates Elementary (2.9/5) and Hoover Elementary (1.2/5). 6 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Central Emeryville?

Central Emeryville, Emeryville receives 77% of its possible sunshine, 9th of 10 in Emeryville. Summer days run 56° to 71°F and winter days 46° to 59°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.

Is Central Emeryville walkable to shops and restaurants?

Central Emeryville, Emeryville scores 4.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.2 out of 5, 8th of 10 in Emeryville.

What is Central Emeryville known for?

Central Emeryville, Emeryville is associated with Bay Street, Transit Hub and Loft Living. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (4.8/5).

How does Central Emeryville compare to other Emeryville neighborhoods?

Central Emeryville ranks 9th of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville. It ranks 8th of 10 in Emeryville for safety (2.8/5) and scores lowest on schools (1.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Emeryville are Clawson.

What are the downsides of living in Central Emeryville?

Central Emeryville, Emeryville scores lowest on schools (1.8/5) and curb appeal (2.5/5). Its median home price of $1.12M runs about 10% above the Emeryville median of $1.01M.

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