Clawson, Emeryville, CA
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Key Words:
Creative Workspaces, Easy Commute, Starter Price Point
Clawson blends Emeryville’s creative edge with a dose of West Oakland grit. Former warehouses now hold art studios, small-batch roasters and climbing gyms; century-old cottages and new townhomes sit on the side streets. Residents can walk or bike to Target, Home Depot and East Bay Bridge shopping, then detour a few blocks for ramen on Hollis Street or pints at Novel Brewing. I-80 and the MacArthur BART station are minutes away, making commutes to San Francisco or Berkeley straightforward. Evenings are active but relaxed, with dog owners circling the green at 34th Street Park and cyclists cutting through on the Mandela Parkway bike spine. Streets still carry truck traffic and occasional noise from the nearby freeways, yet neighbors praise the strong community vibe and frequent sidewalk pop-up markets. Overall, Clawson is an affordable, urban-industrial pocket where makers, commuters and first-time buyers stake an early claim.
Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marin Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ocean View Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Hoover Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Beach Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Havens Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Wildwood Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| West Oakland Middle | Middle | 6-8 | |
| McClymonds High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants4.4
Public Spaces3
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 3.1
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