Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Emerald Lake Hills
Emerald Lake Hills, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,426
Population
24,803
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Beautiful views await outside of Redwood City
Outdoors
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A small community outside of Redwood City, Emerald Hills sits along the Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, offering 467 acres of woodlands and grasslands known for hiking trails, scenic views, and bird-watching opportunities. Emerald Hills sits evenly between San Francisco and San Jose, giving residents the best of both worlds. Many Emerald Hills locals enjoy working in Redwood City, San Mateo, and Palo Alto due to their close proximity to town. After you find your luxury apartment in town, check out some of the hiking and biking trails nearby like the Sunset Trailhead, or take in the scenic views from the Edgewood Park Vista. Emerald Hills offers easy access to Interstate 280 and an abundance of nature preserves.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$203,839
Average: $207,928
Education
13,085
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,907
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Emerald Lake Hills has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
50%
Other Education
50%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Emerald Lake Hills, CA is $1,426 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Emerald Lake Hills has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,426/month
780 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Emerald Lake Hills, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stulsaft Park
- Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
- Red Morton Park
- Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve
- Filoli Gardens
Airports
- San Francisco International
- Metro Oakland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.