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Emerald Lake Hills, CA vs Foster City, CA

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- The median age of a home in Emerald Lake Hills is 18.4% younger than the median age of a home in Foster City.
 Emerald Lake Hills, CAFoster City, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age38  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,653,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.3%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock5.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.88.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.4$11.0
 Homes Owned92.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented4.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Emerald Lake Hills, CAFoster City, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$5,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$2,080  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,900$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,080  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$5,730$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$4,140  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Emerald Lake Hills, CAFoster City, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Emerald Lake Hills, CAFoster City, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9991.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock0.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock31.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,99916.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock22.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Emerald Lake Hills, CAFoster City, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock3.0%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock6.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198925.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock43.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196919.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.7%10.0%
 1940 to 194911.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Emerald Lake Hills    1 Reviews
Christine · Redwood City, CA
Slice of heaven
Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived in EH since 1994. It’s a rural feel but within minutes of downtown. Great neighbors aside from the occasional speeders & off-leash dog walkers. Hilly walks  More

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Reviews for Foster City    4 Reviews
Jackie · San Mateo, CA
Great Family Town!
Over 17 years ago

Built on lagoons, great climate, good schools, lots of soccer and other sports for kids, plenty of parking and  More

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prashanth · San Mateo, CA
Foster City
Over 18 years ago

A great city to raise a family, safe, great weather around the year, good schools and plenty of recreation. But only if you can afford the hight cost of  More

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Therese · San Mateo, CA
Expensive But Worth It If You Can Afford It
Over 19 years ago

Landlords are able to command and receive high rent due to the following attributes: safety, weather and cleanliness of Foster City. The lagoon, waterways and gardens  More

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