The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94608 sells for about $599,000, or $565 per square foot.
Prices are down 17.78% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,500 a month.
ZIP 94608 — Emeryville
The 94608 housing market is showing signs of stabilization with a competitive seller's market environment. While median prices have seen a year-over-year adjustment, the high sale-to-list ratio indicates strong demand for available inventory. The area remains attractive to professionals due to its central location and ongoing urban development.
This ZIP is ideal for young professionals and commuters who value proximity to major employment centers in the East Bay and San Francisco, as well as investors looking for high-density rental opportunities.
Median prices moved down 17.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 0.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 94608, Alameda County CA
Crime rates in Emeryville are generally higher than the national average, consistent with urban density in the East Bay region.
Schools serving the area are part of the Emery Unified School District, which provides a range of public education options for local families.
The area faces standard urban risks including seismic activity common to the San Francisco Bay Area and potential flood risks in low-lying coastal zones.
Emeryville serves as a major hub for biotech and retail, with significant ongoing mixed-use development and corporate campus activity.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%). County (Alameda County, California) — Ad Valorem Property Tax: The tax is calculated by applying a composite tax rate to the assessed value of the property.
Residents benefit from proximity to major transit corridors including I-80 and I-580, with easy access to Oakland and San Francisco via public transit and regional rail.
The area features extensive shopping at Bay Street Emeryville, access to the San Francisco Bay Trail, and numerous local parks and community centers.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and a significant renter population, with a mix of modern apartment complexes and older residential units.
The economy is anchored by the biotech, technology, and retail sectors, with major employers including Pixar Animation Studios and various life science firms.
The area is highly accessible via AC Transit, Amtrak, and proximity to BART stations, facilitating regional connectivity.
Development is focused on high-density residential and commercial infill to maximize land use in the urban core.
The Alameda County Assessor manages property valuations based on Proposition 13 guidelines.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, community college, and flood control assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and seismic risk factors common to the East Bay.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 94608 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord3.715.7 mi
- Children's Fairyland4.52.3 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.416.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Daly City4.115.5 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - San Francisco3.513.1 mi
- Chase Center4.77.5 mi
- Oracle Park4.77.2 mi
- Palace of Fine Arts4.89.4 mi
- Moscone Center4.57.4 mi
- Exploratorium4.76.8 mi
- PIER 394.67.2 mi
- Oracle Park4.77.2 mi
- Golden Gate Bridge4.810.8 mi
- The Painted Ladies4.49.2 mi
- Fisherman's Wharf4.67.6 mi
- PIER 394.67.2 mi
- Ferry Building4.66.7 mi
- Golden Gate Bridge4.810.8 mi
- The Painted Ladies4.49.2 mi
- California Academy of Sciences4.611.1 mi
- Golden Gate Park4.811.9 mi
- Mission Dolores Park4.79.5 mi
- Oakland Zoo4.69.7 mi
- Twin Peaks4.710.8 mi
- Union Square4.47.7 mi
- PIER 394.67.2 mi
- Jack London Square4.53.1 mi
- Pier 404.56.9 mi
- Richmond Yacht Club4.87.4 mi
- Encinal Yacht Club4.74 mi
- Presidio Golf Course4.510.2 mi
- Corica Park Golf Course4.27.3 mi
- Monarch Bay Golf Club4.111 mi
- Tilden Park Golf Course4.14.2 mi
- Lake Chabot Golf Course4.211.2 mi
- PIER 394.67.2 mi
- Ferry Building4.66.7 mi
- Berkeley Bowl West4.71.1 mi
- Berkeley Bowl Marketplace4.61.6 mi
- Macy's4.37.7 mi
- San Francisco International Airport4.316.1 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport4.28.9 mi
- Elevation LVK4.327.1 mi
- Seaplane Adventures4.812.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major open-air shopping and entertainment district.
Extensive waterfront trail system for walking and cycling.
Local hub for environmental education and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.