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About homes in Emeryville

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Emeryville in Alameda County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1990Median year built1U.S. 1980
35%Built before 1980119% built since 2010
1982Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1996
24%Owner-occupied156% statewide
$605kMedian home value1California median $735k
0Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Emeryville was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the California median of 1976. That is newer than the Alameda County median of 1969.1 Emeryville's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 19% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 23%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Alameda County as a whole (65% built before 1980).1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied homes in Emeryville are older than rentals: a median build year of 1982 against 1996.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Renters are the clear majority in Emeryville: only 24% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the California share of 56%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Emeryville is valued at $604,800 (ACS), below the California median of $734,700. Within Alameda County the median is $1,090,100, so Emeryville sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (San Francisco Dwtn) averages 0 nights a year at or below 32°F.2,3 With few freezing nights, water and sun rather than ice are what exterior details are built against.

Hot days are uncommon: about 3 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is moderate, about 23 inches.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 2,781 heating degree days against 121 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Emeryville is about 10 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Emeryville sits in IECC climate zone 3C (Marine).6 Building permits in Emeryville are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Emeryville housing units by year built
Before 19408.2%
1940-19595.6%
1960-197921.5%
1980-199923.3%
2000-200922.6%
2010 or later18.8%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station San Francisco Dwtn, 8.3 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Emeryville questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Emeryville, CA?

Most home remodeling projects in Emeryville, CA land between $25,550 and $134,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Emeryville?

The median home in the city of Emeryville was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the California median of 1976. That is newer than the Alameda County median of 1969. Emeryville's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 19% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 23%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it an older stock than Alameda County as a whole (65% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Emeryville have?

Renters are the clear majority in Emeryville: only 24% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, below the California share of 56%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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