At a Glance
Median Income
$83,224
$35,867 per capita
Home Value
$222,400
Zillow: $308,846
Median Rent
$1,292/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
638/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
12.1% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berkeley residents earn a median household income of $83,224 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,867. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berkeley is $222,400 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,846. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Berkeley reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 638/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Berkeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berkeley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population5,222
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,730/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,224
Per Capita$35,867
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,400
Rent$1,292
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$308,846
Housing Units1,956
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property638/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation667 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Berkeley was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.