South Bayfront, Emeryville, CA
South Bayfront — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for South Bayfront, Emeryville, California. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) licensing database.
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South Bayfront Neighborhood Overview
South Bayfront is a prime neighborhood in Emeryville, California, situated within the 94608 ZIP code. The area presents a dynamic housing market characterized by a high rate of renters, with 66.5% of units being renter-occupied, corresponding to a homeownership rate of 33.5%. The financial landscape is active, with 470 total home loan originations in a recent period, overwhelmingly dominated by 441 conventional loans, alongside 24 FHA and 5 VA loans.
The market reflects its prime tier status with a median home value of $813,100. The typical home is approximately 950 square feet. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,543 per month. Household incomes in South Bayfront are robust, with a median household income of $114,286, aligning with the costs of ownership and renting in this sought-after Emeryville locale.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 23 neighborhoods in Emeryville.
South Bayfront Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $813K |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $114K |
| Homeownership Rate | 33.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.5% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94608 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 470 |
| VA Loan Originations | 5 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.1% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $805K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 441 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 24 |
Top Real Estate Agents in South Bayfront, Emeryville
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for South Bayfront
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: California Department of Real Estate (DRE) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-15