At a Glance
Median Income
$160,505
$68,890 per capita
Home Value
$674,400
Zillow: $758,591
Violent Crime
94/100K
2,069/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.7%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.8%
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Berkeley Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berkeley Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berkeley Lake a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berkeley Lake residents earn a median household income of $160,505 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,890. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,096 business establishments, including 2,336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berkeley Lake is $674,400 , 139% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $758,591. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Berkeley Lake reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,069/100K.
Education
62.7% of adults in Berkeley Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berkeley Lake has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,615
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density1,503/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,505
Per Capita$68,890
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$72,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,281
Housing
A
Home Value$674,400
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$758,591
Housing Units915
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property2,069/100K
Health
Obesity27.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,209/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,053 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.7%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+25.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband99.4%
Internet Speed199 Mbps
EV Stations54
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Berkeley Lake was founded in 1956.
The median home in Berkeley Lake was built in 1990.
36.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 199 Mbps.
There are 2,336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.
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