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Berkley, MI Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Mateo Stewart

Top 5 things I love about Berkley

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Nashville and Household incomes average around $113,103 in Berkley. You can expect to pay around $1,436 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, b...

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Willow Ramos

First time home buyer in Berkley

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $289,200 on average. It's a a small town city with about 15,084 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing f...

9 replies 9 upvotes housing
evan_mind

Top 5 things I love about Berkley

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Berkley sits at 58.1 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 15,084 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs?

9 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Hunter Bailey

Is Berkley walkable?

Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $289,200 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. The suburbs are where most f...

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Hunter Bailey

Should I move to Berkley or stay in San Diego?

Alright, I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 15,084, Berkley is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighbor...

9 replies 8 upvotes moving
Parker Watson

Studio apartments in Berkley -options?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $289,200, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,436 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I think it's a great p...

14 replies 6 upvotes housing
Parker Watson

Best industries in Berkley right now

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $113,103, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $289,200 on average. Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great p...

9 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Hunter Bailey

Cost of living reality check -Berkley

Random thought, Just moved here 15 months ago and Household incomes average around $113,103 in Berkley. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Caroline N.

Housing market in Berkley right now

OK so I've been here for 2 years and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Berkley sits at 58.1 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? Thank...

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Caroline N.

Worst things about Berkley nobody talks about

Hey everyone, I'm a 26-year-old mechanic and Crime rate is something to consider -Berkley sits at 58.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,436/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus....

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