Signals
Emeryville
San Lorenzo
Climate
89 · Top 8%
vs89 · Top 8%
Physical resilience
37 · Bottom 29%
vs37 · Bottom 29%
Housing affordability
49 · Bottom 10%
vs52 · Bottom 12%
Access
99 · Top 8%
vs99 · Top 8%
Economic stability
63 · Top 44%
vs77 · Top 12%
Measured values
| Metric | Emeryville | San Lorenzo | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,081 | 29,171 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $117,092 | $112,660 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $91,778 | $41,832 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 10,276/sq mi | 9,577/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $604,800 | $847,100 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,936 | $2,163 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 24.2% | 67.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.5% | 25.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.8% | 4.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 66°F | 75°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 47°F | 43°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 22.9" | 16.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 9 mi | 6 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 33.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 34.5 | 41.7 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Emeryville
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, inland flooding.
San Lorenzo
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, inland flooding.
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