At a Glance
Median Income
$113,103
$59,854 per capita
Home Value
$289,200
Zillow: $306,954
Median Rent
$1,436/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
349/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berkley residents earn a median household income of $113,103 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,854. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berkley is $289,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,954. Median rent is $1,436/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Berkley reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 349/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
58.1% of adults in Berkley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berkley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population15,084
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density5,757/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,103
Per Capita$59,854
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,200
Rent$1,436
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$306,954
Housing Units7,119
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property349/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary39/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.0 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation688 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.1%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Berkley was founded in 1923.
The median home in Berkley was built in 1949.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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