Frequently Asked Questions
Is Watergate a good place to live?
Watergate is a good place to live. Watergate is considered car-dependent and very bikeable. Watergate has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.4 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $122,245 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 67.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Watergate are renters, with 51.6% of residents renting and 48.4% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Watergate can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Watergate neighborhood guide.
Is Watergate, CA a safe neighborhood?
Watergate, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Watergate?
The median home price in Watergate is $369,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $73,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,800 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $77K a year to afford the median home price in Watergate. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Watergate is $122K.
What are the best public schools in Watergate?
The best public schools that serve Watergate are:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Berkeley High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Rosa Parks Elementary School has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 21:1.
What are the best private schools in Watergate?
The best private schools that serve Watergate are:
- Black Pine Circle School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
- Pacific Rim International has a student teacher ratio of 9:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Watergate, Emeryville, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Watergate, Emeryville, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Watergate, Emeryville, CA are Pacific Park Plaza, Emeryville North, Emerybay Village, Golden Gate and West Oakland.
Are home prices dropping in Watergate?
Yes, home prices in Watergate are down 13% in the last 12 months.
