Life in Berkeley research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Berkeley over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Berkeley:
The population in Berkeley is 5,314.
The median home value in Berkeley is $185,200.
The median income in Berkeley is $73,812.
The cost of living in Berkeley is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Berkeley is $985.
The unemployment rate in Berkeley is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in Berkeley is 5.6%.
Crime in Berkeley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Berkeley. Key points include:
There were 60 total crimes in Berkeley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 1,186.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 118.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 1,068.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Berkeley is -48.94% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Berkeley / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 60 | 1,186.7 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 6 | 118.7 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 5 | 98.9 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 54 | 1,068.0 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 48 | 949.4 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 3 | 59.3 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
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 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Berkeley is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Berkeley is $185,200.
The median income in Berkeley is $73,812.
Living Expense | Berkeley | Illinois | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 105 | 92 | 100 | |
Services | 112 | 95 | 100 | |
Groceries | 107 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
Housing | 95 | 81 | 100 | |
Transportation | 112 | 105 | 100 | |
Utilities | 93 | 90 | 100 |
The current population in Berkeley is 5,314. The population has increased 3.0% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2021 | 5,314 | 2.8% |
2020 | 5,171 | -0.7% |
2019 | 5,205 | 0.1% |
2018 | 5,201 | -0.3% |
2017 | 5,217 | -0.0% |
2016 | 5,219 | 0.0% |
2015 | 5,218 | 0.6% |
2014 | 5,189 | 0.1% |
2013 | 5,186 | 0.5% |
2012 | 5,159 | - |
25.6% White with 1,360 White residents.
26.2% African American with 1,390 African American residents.
2.3% American Indian with 122 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 129 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
1.0% Two Or More with 55 Two Or More residents.
42.5% Hispanic with 2,258 Hispanic residents.
Race | Berkeley | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 25.6% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
African American | 26.2% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
American Indian | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Asian | 2.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
Hispanic | 42.5% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Berkeley is 50.0% female with 2,655 female residents.
Berkeley is 50.0% male with 2,659 male residents.
Gender | Berkeley | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 50.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
Male | 50.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
12.0% of adults in Berkeley completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Berkeley completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Berkeley completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Berkeley completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Berkeley completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Berkeley completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Berkeley completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Berkeley completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Berkeley completed doctorate degree.
Education | Berkeley | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 12.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 37.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.4% of households in Berkeley earn Less than $10,000.
1.2% of households in Berkeley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Berkeley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Berkeley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Berkeley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.2% of households in Berkeley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.4% of households in Berkeley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Berkeley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Berkeley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.1% of households in Berkeley earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Berkeley | IL | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1.2% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 23.2% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 16.4% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.1% | 10.1% | 9.5% |