Berkeley, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Berkeley, California Summary
Life in Berkeley research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Berkeley over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Berkeley:
The population in Berkeley is 120,223.
The median home value in Berkeley is $1,342,285.
The median income in Berkeley is $108,558.
The cost of living in Berkeley is 223 which is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Berkeley is $2,127.
The unemployment rate in Berkeley is 6.0%.
The poverty rate in Berkeley is 16.8%.
The average high in Berkeley is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.
Berkeley SnackAbility
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Berkeley, CA Crime Report
Crime in Berkeley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Berkeley. Key points include:
There were 6,889 total crimes in Berkeley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 5,868.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 638.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 5,229.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Berkeley is 176.89% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Berkeley Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Berkeley / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 6,889 | 5,868.0 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 750 | 638.8 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 7 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 219 | 186.5 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 470 | 400.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 6,139 | 5,229.1 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 776 | 661.0 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 4,292 | 3,655.9 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1,071 | 912.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Berkeley, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Berkeley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Berkeley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Berkeley is 223 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Berkeley is 2.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Berkeley is $1,342,285.
The median income in Berkeley is $108,558.
Berkeley's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Berkeley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Berkeley | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 118 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 457 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 131 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 128 | 100 | |
Berkeley, CA Weather
The average high in Berkeley is 67.8° and the average low is 49.9°.
There are 42.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 42.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Berkeley, CA Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Berkeley
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-10 13:06:22.928411
Berkeley welcomes all homeless, does nothing to dissuade transient crime, bums are deeply comfortable strewing their trash and feces all over the streets and have taken over downtown.
Berkeley is the perfect college town! There are so many amazing places to eat and hangout, and the weather is usually pretty nice.
Berkeley is a wonderful city full of an interesting, open-minded and intelligent group of people. The city is very culturally diverse and open to accepting anyone from anywhere. The food scene is to die for and if organically grown is what you live by, look no further than Berkeley grocery stores, farmers markets and more.
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Berkeley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Berkeley
The current population in Berkeley is 120,223. The population has increased 9.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120,223 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 121,385 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 119,607 | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 123,065 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 121,485 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 120,926 | 0.6% |
| 2017 | 120,179 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 118,585 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 117,384 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 115,688 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 114,037 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 112,662 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 111,008 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 109,408 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Berkeley
Berkeley is:
51.7% White with 62,124 White residents.
7.1% African American with 8,556 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 159 American Indian residents.
20.6% Asian with 24,753 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 133 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 1,141 Other residents.
7.3% Two Or More with 8,792 Two Or More residents.
12.1% Hispanic with 14,565 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Berkeley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.7% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 7.1% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 20.6% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Berkeley
Berkeley is 51.6% female with 62,013 female residents.
Berkeley is 48.4% male with 58,210 male residents.
| Gender | Berkeley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Berkeley for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Berkeley completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Berkeley completed 9-12th grade.
7.0% of adults in Berkeley completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Berkeley completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Berkeley completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Berkeley completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Berkeley completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Berkeley completed professional degree.
11.0% of adults in Berkeley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Berkeley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 7.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 11.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Berkeley, California
7.7% of households in Berkeley earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Berkeley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Berkeley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.2% of households in Berkeley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.2% of households in Berkeley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.9% of households in Berkeley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.1% of households in Berkeley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.3% of households in Berkeley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.8% of households in Berkeley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
29.4% of households in Berkeley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Berkeley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.9% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.1% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.3% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 29.4% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
