Berkeley

California

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A+Renter Score
Population
120,257
Median Income
$108K
% Renters
56%
Median Rent
$2,133/mo
Available Rentals
0
#62
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#85
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#110
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#138
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#45
Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area
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Rent Affordability

How does Berkeley compare?

Median rent relative to and the broader Bay Area market.

vs Bay Area Average20% lower
vs National Average+52% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Berkeley pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
3%
$500–$999
7%
$1,000–$1,499
14%
$1,500–$1,999
21%
$2,000+
55%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingD+
SafetyC-
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA+
WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall
Berkeley$2,133A+
Alamo Square$2,13113A+
Albany$2,4450A+
Alameda$2,4740A+
Adams Point$2,16396A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Berkeley.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Berkeley.

Population120,257
Median Age40
Median Income$108K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White
50%
Asian
20%
Hispanic
13%
Two or More
8%
Black
8%
Other
1%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Berkeley.

Home Types

Single Family
40%
Large Apt Building
29%
Small Apt Building
27%
Townhouse
3%
Mobile Home
0%

Home Age

2000–Present
11%
1980–1999
8%
1960–1979
20%
1940–1959
15%
Before 1939
46%

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30 min
Drive Alone27%
Walk/Bike18%
Work from Home37%

Schools

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