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Berkley
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
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Suburb
Detroit

Berkley

#1 in Best Places to Buy a House in Detroit Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Berkley is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 15,234. Berkley is in Oakland County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Berkley offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Berkley there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Berkley and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Berkley are highly rated.
    About Berkley...
    Population
    15,234
    Suburb of
    Detroit
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $238,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,288
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      16%
    • Own
      84%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      26.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      6.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      39.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      392
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      51.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      23%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Berkley

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $96,993
    National
    $69,021
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