Berkeley SnackAbility
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Crime in Berkeley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Berkeley. Key points include:
There were 718 total crimes in Berkeley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 9,008.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 2,534.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Berkeley is 6,474.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Berkeley is 325.10% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Berkeley Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Berkeley / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 718 | 9,008.8 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 202 | 2,534.5 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 8 | 100.4 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 20 | 250.9 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 165 | 2,070.3 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 516 | 6,474.3 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 78 | 978.7 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 254 | 3,187.0 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 184 | 2,308.7 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Berkeley is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Berkeley is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Berkeley is $97,156.
The median income in Berkeley is $44,265.
Berkeley's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Berkeley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Berkeley | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 56 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Berkeley, MO Weather
The average high in Berkeley is 65.8° and the average low is 47.3°.
There are 70.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.6 inches of precipitation each year with 15.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Berkeley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 15.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Berkeley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Berkeley
The current population in Berkeley is 8,123. The population has decreased 11.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,123 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 8,149 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 8,232 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 8,310 | -6.8% |
| 2020 | 8,912 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 8,927 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 8,991 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 9,014 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 9,068 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,083 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 9,120 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,106 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 9,022 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 9,073 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 9,141 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Berkeley
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Berkeley is:
8.3% White with 673 White residents.
79.0% African American with 6,416 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 24 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 397 Two Or More residents.
7.5% Hispanic with 613 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Berkeley | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.3% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 79.0% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.5% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Berkeley
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Berkeley is 47.1% female with 3,826 female residents.
Berkeley is 52.9% male with 4,297 male residents.
| Gender | Berkeley | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Berkeley for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Berkeley completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Berkeley completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Berkeley completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Berkeley completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Berkeley completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Berkeley completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Berkeley completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Berkeley completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Berkeley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Berkeley | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Berkeley, Missouri
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9.3% of households in Berkeley earn Less than $10,000.
7.0% of households in Berkeley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.6% of households in Berkeley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.8% of households in Berkeley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.6% of households in Berkeley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.4% of households in Berkeley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Berkeley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.1% of households in Berkeley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.5% of households in Berkeley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.4% of households in Berkeley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Berkeley | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.0% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.8% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.4% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.1% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.5% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.4% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
