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Emeryville, CA

Emeryville is a city located in northwest Alameda County, California, in the United States. It lies in a corridor between the cities of Berkeley and Oakland, with a border on the shore of San Francisco Bay. The resident population was 12,905 as of 2020. Its proximity to San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, the University of California, Berkeley, and Silicon Valley has been a catalyst for recent economic growth.

It is the home to Pixar Animation Studios, Peet's Coffee & Tea, the Center for Investigative Reporting, Alternative Tentacles and Clif Bar. In addition, several well-known tech and software companies are located in Emeryville: LeapFrog, Sendmail, MobiTV, Novartis (formerly Chiron before April 2006), and BigFix (now HCL). Emeryville attracts many weekday commuters due to its position as a regional employment center.

Emeryville has some features of an edge city; however, it is located within the inner urban core of Oakland/the greater East Bay. It was industrialized before the First World War.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2), of which 1.2 square miles (3.1 km2) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) of it (38.02%) is water. Named Watergate, the Emeryville marina is home to a mixed-use development, including two marinas (one public, the other private), a park, a residential condominium community known as Watergate, a business park with several office buildings, and several restaurants.

Before the colonization of the area by Spain in 1776, this area was long the site of indigenous settlements. The historic Ohlone Native Americans encountered the Spaniards and later European colonists. They thrived on the rich resources of the bayside location: gathered clams from the mudflats, and oysters from the rocky areas, caught fish, and hunted a variety of game. In addition, women gathered acorns from the local oak trees, roots, and fruit. The Ohlone discarded clam and oyster shells in a single place, over time creating a huge mound, now known as the Emeryville Shellmound.

Emeryville gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Emeryville Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Live Oak Strength, Orangetheory Gym, and 9Round Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Emeryville, such as the Bay Water Trail and the Emeryville Greenway. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Emeryville, CA are Telegraph Avenue, Tilden Regional Park, and Shattuck Avenue.

Population: 13,912 (2024). ZIP code: 94608. Area code: 510. Elevation: 23 ft. Area: 2.25 sq mi (5.8 km2).

FAQs

Is Emeryville, CA a nice place to live?

Emeryville is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Emeryville offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Emeryville, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is Emeryville, CA known for?

Its proximity to San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, the University of California, Berkeley, and Silicon Valley has been a catalyst for recent economic growth. It is the home to Pixar Animation Studios, Peet's Coffee & Tea, the Center for Investigative Reporting, Alternative Tentacles, and Clif Bar. In addition, several well-known tech and software companies are located in Emeryville: LeapFrog, Sendmail, MobiTV, Novartis (formerly Chiron before April 2006), and BigFix (now HCL). Emeryville attracts many weekday commuters due to its position as a regional employment center.

What is the crime rate in Emeryville, CA?

With a crime rate of 162 per one thousand residents, Emeryville has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 6. Within California, more than 100% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Emeryville.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Emeryville

Emeryville Recreation and Community Services Department

Live Oak Strength

Orangetheory Gym 

9Round Fitness

Bay Water Trail

Emeryville Greenway

Telegraph Avenue

Tilden Regional Park

Shattuck Avenue

Niche

Neighborhoodscout.com

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