At a Glance
Median Income
$108,558
$66,936 per capita
Home Value
$1,351,100
Zillow: $1,445,049
Median Rent
$2,127/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
645/100K
5,293/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.1%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.3%
9.0% smoking rate
How Berkeley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berkeley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berkeley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berkeley residents earn a median household income of $108,558 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,936. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berkeley is $1,351,100 , 379% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,445,049. Median rent is $2,127/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Berkeley reports 645 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,293/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
75.1% of adults in Berkeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berkeley has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population120,223
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density11,527/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born21.3%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$108,558
Per Capita$66,936
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
F
Home Value$1,351,100
Rent$2,127
Ownership43.3%
Zillow$1,445,049
Housing Units50,854
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent645/100K
Property5,293/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault403/100K
Burglary668/100K
Health
Obesity24.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.1%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+40.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations110
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Berkeley was founded in 1866.
The median home in Berkeley was built in 1945.
15.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
32.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
21.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.