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Emerald Lake Hills

City in California, United States

Overview

Emerald Lake Hills is a picturesque residential community set in the foothills west of Redwood City, California. Known for its wooded surroundings and views across the Bay, it's a quiet enclave perfect for those seeking serenity with easy access to the Peninsula.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.46°, -122.27°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$5,420
Local Cost
$3,680
Local Income
$9,000
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
14.8°C
Winter Avg
10.9°C
Record High
34.4°C
Record Low
2.3°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
515 mm
Internet Speed
338 Mbps
Upload
217 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
SQL
Distance
6 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 67 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.

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