Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.05M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $104k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    26%

At a glance

Longfellow is ranked #4 of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are nearby merchants (5.0/5) and safety (3.8/5, 3rd of 10 in Emeryville), at a median home price of $1.05M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $104,000. The trade-offs are schools (2.5/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Central Bay Access, Craftsman Charm, Telegraph Eateries

Longfellow offers classic North Oakland character with an Emeryville zip code. Most blocks hold hundred-year-old Craftsman and Victorian bungalows, some lovingly restored, others sporting murals or native plant beds that hint at the neighborhood’s creative streak. Walk a couple minutes east and you hit Telegraph Avenue’s cluster of taprooms, taquerias, and vinyl-playing cafés, while West Street’s bike lane funnels riders straight to Uptown or Berkeley. MacArthur BART is a ten-minute stroll, and the I-580 on-ramp is even closer, so commuters can choose rails, pedals, or freeways. Weekends feel busy yet neighborly. Families shoot hoops at Dover Park, dog owners loop the new Temescal Creek greenway, and food trucks line up outside Arthur Mac’s Tap and Snack. Community life centers on the pocket-sized Golden Gate Recreation Center and the Oakland Military Institute campus, where farmers markets and craft fairs pop up throughout the year. Traffic hum from Grove Shafter can linger on the southern edge, and parking tightens during evening bar rush, but block associations keep graffiti in check and host well-attended yard-sale days that double as meet-and-greets.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    5.0

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    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.6

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.
Longfellow is the sunniest of Emeryville's 10 neighborhoods, and it out-suns about a quarter of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is September, averaging 74° highs, and it gets about 23 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
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Rank in Emeryville
1st of 10
Across the Bay Area
21st percentile
Rain per year
23 in driest in city
Warmest month
Sep 74° avg high
Summer day
56° → 71°F
Winter day
45° → 60°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
Emerson Elementary PrimaryK-5
2.8/5
Beach Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
Havens Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.7/5
Wildwood Elementary PrimaryK-5
5/5
LIFE Academy Middle6-12
2.8/5
Claremont Middle Middle6-8
3.9/5
Westlake Middle Middle6-8
1.8/5
McClymonds High High9-12
2/5
Oakland Technical High High9-12
3.8/5

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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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Longfellow FAQs10 answers

Is Longfellow a good place to live?

Longfellow ranks 4th of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are nearby merchants (5.0/5) and safety (3.8/5). The trade-offs are schools (2.5/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).

Is Longfellow safe?

Longfellow, Emeryville scores 3.8 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 3rd of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville.

What do homes in Longfellow cost?

The median home price in Longfellow, Emeryville is $1.05M, compared with $1.01M for Emeryville as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $104,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Longfellow rising or falling?

The median home price in Longfellow, Emeryville is up about 15.8% over the past 12 months, from $909.23k to $1.05M. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Longfellow?

Schools serving Longfellow, Emeryville include Cornell Elementary (4.7/5), Marin Elementary (4.5/5), Ocean View Elementary (3.5/5), Emerson Elementary (2.8/5) and Beach Elementary (5.0/5). 7 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.

What is the weather like in Longfellow?

Longfellow, Emeryville receives 77% of its possible sunshine, the sunniest of Emeryville's 10 neighborhoods. Summer days run 56° to 71°F and winter days 45° to 60°F, September is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.

Is Longfellow walkable to shops and restaurants?

Longfellow, Emeryville scores 5.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 3.0 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 3.6 out of 5, 2nd of 10 in Emeryville.

What is Longfellow known for?

Longfellow, Emeryville is associated with Central Bay Access, Craftsman Charm and Telegraph Eateries. Its highest-scoring factor is nearby merchants (5.0/5).

How does Longfellow compare to other Emeryville neighborhoods?

Longfellow ranks 4th of 10 neighborhoods in Emeryville. It ranks 3rd of 10 in Emeryville for safety (3.8/5) and scores lowest on schools (2.5/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Emeryville are Golden Gate and Paradise Park.

What are the downsides of living in Longfellow?

Longfellow, Emeryville scores lowest on schools (2.5/5) and public spaces (3.0/5).

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