Watergate / Emeryville Marina, Emeryville, CA
Watergate / Emeryville Marina — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Watergate / Emeryville Marina, 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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Watergate / Emeryville Marina Neighborhood Overview
Located in Emeryville, California, the Watergate / Emeryville Marina neighborhood is defined by its prime waterfront setting along the San Francisco Bay. This area is classified as a Luxury market tier, reflecting its desirable location and housing stock. The financial profile of residents is strong, with a median household income of $114,286, which supports the high-value real estate.
The housing market here is predominantly renter-occupied, with a 66.5% renter-occupied rate and a corresponding homeownership rate of 33.5%. The median home value is $813,100, and the median gross rent is $2,543 per month. Homes average around 950 square feet in size. Recent mortgage data shows robust activity, with 470 total HMDA loan originations in the period, overwhelmingly conventional loans (441), alongside 24 FHA and 5 VA loans.
The neighborhood's character is shaped by its marina and luxury positioning, attracting residents seeking waterfront living with easy access to the urban amenities of the broader Bay Area. The high rental rate suggests a dynamic mix of long-term homeowners and a significant population of renters enjoying the premium location.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 23 neighborhoods in Emeryville.
Watergate / Emeryville Marina 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 | Luxury |
| 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 Watergate / Emeryville Marina, Emeryville
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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 / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31