Berkeley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
120,223 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
75.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$108,558 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,351,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,159 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,009 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
6
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Alameda County
7
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 3 0 55
Apr 1 0 57
May 1 0 60
Jun 0 0 63
Jul 0 0 65
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 0 0 66
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 5 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 20% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (20%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 13%
Hillary Clinton 79%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, CA State Senate District 7, CA Assembly District 14, CA
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Schools

Via Center
<1 miles, SE
Rosa Parks Environmental Science
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
REALM Charter
<1 miles, E
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Colleges

Berkeley City College
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
18 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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