Berkeley, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Berkeley, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Berkeley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Berkeley residents earn a median household income of $40,654 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,450. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berkeley is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,183. Median rent is $1,075/month, with 38.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Berkeley reports 2,535 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 567% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,524/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Berkeley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berkeley has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.