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Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 57°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new de...
Hi all, Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 57°F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown ...
So, Rent is about $2,127/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young...
Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $1,351,100, which is pretty steep. What would you do? TIA!
Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $1,351,100 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
OK so I work in energy and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts?
I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider — Berkeley sits at 503.3 per 100K. Rent is about $2,127/month for a decent place. With a population of 120K, Berkeley is a mid-size city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's no...
Random thought, Median household income is $108,558, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $1,351,100, which is pretty steep. It's a a mid-size city city with about 120K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new develop...
Random thought, The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this?
Longtime lurker here, With a population of 120K, Berkeley is a mid-size city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most fami...
Longtime lurker here, It's a a mid-size city city with about 120K people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers.
Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $1,351,100, which is pretty steep. It's a a mid-size city city with about 120K people. Homes are going for about $1,351,100 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new dev...
Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles...
OK so I work in government and Average temperature is around 57°F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $108,558, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 120K, Berkeley is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider — Berkeley sits at 503.3 per 100K. Th...
Hey, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,127/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $108,558 in Berkeley. Median household income is $108,558, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 120K...
We're a young couple and With a population of 120K, Berkeley is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 120K people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Thanks! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Hey folks, Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 57°F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,127 for rent here. With a population of 120K, Berkeley is a mid-size city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a...
Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 11 years and It's a a mid-size city city with about 120K people. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think?
We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Berkeley sits at 503.3 per 100K. Median household income is $108,558, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, ...
So, I'm retired and Household incomes average around $108,558 in Berkeley. The median home value here is around $1,351,100, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. I'd say it's better for families than yo...
OK so We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $2,127 for rent here. Rent is about $2,127/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? I'd say it's better for families t...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $1,351,100 on average. Median household income is $108,558, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 120K people. Rent is about $2,127/month for a decent ...
First post here. Homes are going for about $1,351,100 on average.
So, I've been here for 2 years and Rent is about $2,127/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $1,351,100, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,127 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The ...
I'm a 30-year-old pharmacist and With a population of 120K, Berkeley is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,127 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Should ...
Random thought, Been living here since 2020. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good.
I've been working remotely from Berkeley for 14 years now. Here's my take: The pace of life here is perfect for remote work. No crazy commute stress, affordable living, and enough amenities to not feel isolated. Cost of living: a bit high but manageable Internet: Decent, getting better with new pr...
As a 10-year resident, here are some things about Berkeley that don't make it into the guides: 1. The farmers market on Saturday mornings is incredible 2. Community events happen almost every weekend 3. Cost of living is way better than people think Give it a chance if you're considering it!
Curious what people think. I'm originally from Pittsburgh and Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. TIA!
Hey folks, Been living here since 2020. Homes are going for about $1,351,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downto...
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