Berkeley, CA

Living in Berkeley

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Bikeability 97
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Walkability 98
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Commute 28
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Public Transit 92
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Affordability 9
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Public Safety 30
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 89
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Schools 41
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Residents

121k Population +12k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
74% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
46% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years45%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian21%
Black8%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial6%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate6%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree40%

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone20%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$27k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty
33  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector52%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts67%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle7%
Car, truck, or van39%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation25%
Taxicab<1%
Walked17%
Worked at home11%

Housing

$1M Median Home Value +$274k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$524 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units9%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier49%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K15%
$750K to $999K25%
$1M to $1.49M30%
$1.5M to $1.99M12%
$2M or more9%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Berkeley

United States45
California55
San Francisco Metro Area57
Alameda County66

Property Crime in Berkeley

United States48
California56
San Francisco Metro Area74
Alameda County77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (75%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton79%
Donald Trump12%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 6 0
Feb 52 6 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 57 2 0
May 60 1 0
Jun 63 0 0
Jul 65 0 0
Aug 66 0 0
Sep 66 0 0
Oct 62 2 0
Nov 55 4 0
Dec 50 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Berkeley

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding5
Tsunami2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Berkeley, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Berkeley, CA

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Via Center
0 miles, SE
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The Berkeley School
1 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Berkeley, CA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Berkeley, CA

Airports

Airports near Berkeley, CA

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