Berkeley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
120,223
Population
11,527/sq mi density
$108,558
Median Income
$66,936 per capita
$1,351,100
Home Value
$1,445,049 Zillow
$2,127
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
645
Violent Crime/100K
5,293 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$108,558 median income, 6.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,351,100 home value, $2,127/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
645 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
75.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
120,223
Census 2023
Population Density
11,527
per square mile
Land Area
17.7
square miles (45.8 km²)
Median Age
32.9 yrs
15% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 7.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 12.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 20.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
54.8%
Black
7.4%
Hispanic
12.1%
Asian
20.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 70.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 29.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
70.2%
Spanish
29.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
21.3%
Veterans
2.0%
67% below US avg (6%)
Disability
10.2%
22% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.1%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.9%
66% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 120,223 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 11,527 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 17.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 32.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 54.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Asian | 20.7% |
Language
| English Only | 70.2% |
| Spanish | 29.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 21.3% |
| Veterans | 2.0% |
| Disability | 10.2% |
| Health Insurance | 97.1% |
| Uninsured | 2.9% |
| Broadband Access | 94.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |