Berkeley, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Berkeley, Illinois 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 5,222.
The median home value in Berkeley is $291,323.
The median income in Berkeley is $83,224.
The cost of living in Berkeley is 102 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Berkeley is $1,292.
The unemployment rate in Berkeley is 2.3%.
The poverty rate in Berkeley is 6.6%.
The average high in Berkeley is 59.3° and the average low is 41.0°.
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Berkeley, IL Crime Report
Crime in Berkeley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Berkeley. Key points include:
There were 35 total crimes in Berkeley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 697.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 79.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 618.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Berkeley is -67.07% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Berkeley Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Berkeley / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 35 | 697.9 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 79.8 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 59.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 31 | 618.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 219.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 17 | 339.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 59.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Berkeley, IL 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 Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Berkeley is 102 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Berkeley is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Berkeley is $291,323.
The median income in Berkeley is $83,224.
Berkeley's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Berkeley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Berkeley | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
Berkeley, IL Weather
The average high in Berkeley is 59.3° and the average low is 41.0°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.1 inches of precipitation each year with 32.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Rankings for Berkeley in Illinois
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Berkeley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Berkeley
The current population in Berkeley is 5,222. The population has increased 1.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,222 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 5,283 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 5,314 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 5,079 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 5,116 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 5,171 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 5,205 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 5,201 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 5,217 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 5,219 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 5,218 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 5,189 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,186 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 5,159 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Berkeley
Berkeley is:
26.2% White with 1,367 White residents.
25.8% African American with 1,348 African American residents.
1.0% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 140 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 18 Two Or More residents.
44.0% Hispanic with 2,299 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Berkeley | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26.2% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 25.8% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 44.0% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Berkeley
Berkeley is 49.1% female with 2,564 female residents.
Berkeley is 50.9% male with 2,658 male residents.
| Gender | Berkeley | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Berkeley for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in Berkeley completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Berkeley completed 9-12th grade.
43.0% of adults in Berkeley completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Berkeley completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Berkeley completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Berkeley completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Berkeley completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Berkeley completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Berkeley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Berkeley | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Berkeley, Illinois
2.1% of households in Berkeley earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Berkeley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Berkeley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.3% of households in Berkeley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.0% of households in Berkeley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.5% of households in Berkeley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
22.3% of households in Berkeley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.3% of households in Berkeley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in Berkeley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.7% of households in Berkeley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Berkeley | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.1% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.3% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.0% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.5% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 22.3% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.3% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
