At a Glance
Median Income
$108,409
$49,073 per capita
Home Value
$270,000
Zillow: $296,480
Bachelor's Degree+
43.3%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
13.5% smoking rate
How Berkey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berkey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berkey a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berkey residents earn a median household income of $108,409 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,073. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 1,092 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berkey is $270,000 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,480. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
43.3% of adults in Berkey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berkey has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population296
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,409
Per Capita$49,073
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$33,400M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,000
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$296,480
Housing Units111
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation701 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.3%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Berkey was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,092 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.