At a Glance
Median Income
$76,232
$35,815 per capita
Home Value
$453,600
Zillow: $539,562
Median Rent
$1,709/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.8% smoking rate
How Berkley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berkley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berkley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berkley residents earn a median household income of $76,232 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,815. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,530 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berkley is $453,600 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $539,562. Median rent is $1,709/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
26.7% of adults in Berkley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berkley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,838
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density3,011/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born20.0%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,232
Per Capita$35,815
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
Housing
B
Home Value$453,600
Rent$1,709
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$539,562
Housing Units4,311
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain15.4 in/yr
Elevation5,220 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Berkley was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Denver International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
20.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.