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Berkeley
  • City in California
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Berkeley

#6 in Best Cities to Live in America
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A
    Berkeley is a city in California with a population of 119,607. Berkeley is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Berkeley offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Berkeley there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Berkeley and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Berkeley are highly rated.
    About Berkeley...
    Population
    119,607
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,111,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,886
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      57%
    • Own
      43%
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    Berkeley Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      171.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      38.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      224
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      651.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,214.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      658
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      6%
    • 10-17 years
      6%
    • 18-24 years
      24%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      40%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      7%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Berkeley

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $97,834
    National
    $69,021
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