Discover Berkeley, CA: Scores, Rankings, and Comparisons

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120,926

Berkeley Population7

72,140

Median Income6

5.6

Unemployment Rate17

Travel Connectivity

95
- Airports
  
  5
- Train stations
  
  13
Local Transportation

87
- Walkability score11
  
  83
- Bikeability score11
  
  82
- Transit score11
  
  59
- Commute via public transit17
  
  23.6 %
- Commute via walking17
  
  18.3 %
- Commutes via driving solo17
  
  32.3 %
- Commute time (avg)17
  
  29.4 minutes
Healthcare

84
- Hospitals (<50 miles)2
  
  62
- Hospital rating (avg)2
  
  3.45 / 5
- 5-star hospitals2
  
  9
- 5-star hospitals (%)2
  
  21.4 %
- 5-star hospital (nearest)
  
  2.2 miles from city center
Internet Connectivity

84
- Access to 25+ mbps wired broadband24
  
  96.5 %
- Access to 100+ mbps broadband24
  
  95.6 %
- Average download speed24
  
  83 mpbs
- Households with broadband25
  
  89.6 %
Outdoor Activities

68
- Beaches9
  
  6
- Parks15
  
  190
- Ski resorts
  
  0
Taxes

67
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for median earners)
- City income tax
  
  0.0 % (for high earners)
- State income tax16
  
  2.3 % (for median earners)
- State income tax16
  
  5.8 % (for high earners)
- City sales tax19
  
  2.0 %
- State sales tax19
  
  7.2 %
- Property tax21
  
  0.8 %
- Vehicle tax21
  
  0.7 %
Climate

62
- Sunny days3
  
  67 days
- Rainy days12
  
  67 days
- Hot days12
  
  2 days
- Cold days12
  
  0 days
- Average humidity12
  
  78 %
- Average wind speed12
  
  11 mph
- Annual snowfall12
  
  0 inches
- Temperature in January12
  
  51 °F
- Temperature in July12
  
  60 °F
- Wildfire risk23
  
  Medium
- Hurricane risk23
  
  None
- Tornado risk23
  
  Low
- Earthquake risk23
  
  High
- Flood risk23
  
  High
Economy

61
- Income6
  
  $32,487
- Income (full-time)6
  
  $72,140
- Income ($100,000 or more)6
  
  34.7 %
- Income ($25,000 and less)6
  
  8.9 %
- Income growth (1-year)6
  
  6.2 %
- Income growth (10-year)6
  
  18.4 %
- Employment rate17
  
  94.4 %
- Employment rate (full-time)6
  
  32.3 %
- Employment rate growth (1-year)17
  
  1.4 %
- Employment rate growth (10-year)17
  
  19.3 %
- Population growth (1-year)7
  
  0.6 %
- Population growth (10-year)7
  
  10.5 %
Diversity

58
- White or Middle Eastern7
  
  53.8 %
- Black7
  
  7.9 %
- Asian7
  
  20.2 %
- Hispanic7
  
  11.4 %
Education

53
- Public schools rated 8+4
  
  5
- Public schools rated 8+ (%)4
  
  25.0 %
- High schools in top 25%14
  
  1
- High schools in top 25% (%)14
  
  33.3 %
- Top rated public high school14
  
  Berkeley High
- Top rated public high school (national rank)14
  
  1,668
Attractions

48
- Restaurants8
  
  28.6 per 100,000 residents
- Bars8
  
  31.8 per 100,000 households
- Performing arts centers8
  
  111.4 per 100,000 households
- Museums8
  
  5.8 per 100,000 households
- Music venues18
  
  63
- Historical sites
  
  7
- Golf courses20
  
  9
- Wineries
  
  29
- Casinos22
  
  18
Safety

39
- Property crimes1
  
  4,449.8 per 100,000 residents
- Violent crimes1
  
  484.6 per 100,000 residents
Home Pricing

22
- Median home value5
  
  $1,321,900
- Median home value (sq ft)13
  
  $1,778
- Median rent price13
  
  $3,350
Air Quality

20
- Unhealthy air quality10
  
  1 days per year
- Unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups10
  
  7 days per year
- High PM2.5 pollution10
  
  80 days per year
- High ozone10
  
  146 days per year

Unlike most cities in the United States where the median age increased by an average of 1.0 years since 2010, the median age of Berkeley decreased by 0.8 years even though the fastest growing segment, 65- to 74-year olds, grew by 46%

Age

30.8

Median Age7

10.5

Population Growth Since 20107

Proportion of Population by Age Group vs. United States average7

Berkeley residents are mostly white; however, the city is slowly becoming more diverse as the white community has shrunk by 1.6% since 2010, while the Asian community, 2nd largest in the city, has grown by 7.6%

Race

37.5

California Population, White7

61.1

United States population, White7

Population Distribution by Race/Ethnicity7

Berkeley can be very humid, but rarely hot or cold. The average humidity is 78%, but the temperature almost never drops below 32°F and rarely tops 90°F

Weather

Chance of Rain12

Chance of Sunshine3

Average Temperature36

The average home value in Berkeley increased by 92% since 2010 which is 49% higher than the national average and 18% higher than the state average

Rent

3,350

Monthly Average13

Renters37

Average Home Value5

Berkeley is a somewhat low tax location with income tax 36% lower than the national average and property tax 32% lower than the national average, but sales tax 35% higher than the national average.

Other

0.76

Property Tax21

9.25

Sales Tax19

0.65

Vehicle Tax21

Effective Income Tax Rate at Various Income Levels (Married, Filing Jointly)38

Berkeley has an average employment rate of 94% which is 1% higher than the national average. The largest employers are Cal Performances and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Income

8.9

<$25,0006

34.7

$100,000+6

Distribution by Industry17

Berkeley is strongly liberal and has a Democratic representative in Congress

2016 Presidential Election Results39

Representatives

Mayor27	Jesse Arreguín Democratic
House of Representative27	Barbara Lee Democratic

The nearest 5-star hospital, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp, is 2.2 miles from the center of Berkeley, the nearest Veterans Affairs medical center, San Francisco VA Medical Center, is 12.1 miles away, and the nearest top-rated hospital for cancer care, California Pacific Medical Center, is 9.2 miles away

Medicare-Rated Hospitals (<50 Miles)2

Is Marijuana Legal?

Medical28	Yes
Decriminalized28	Yes

In California, 16.3% of adults live in a household with at least one gun, which is a significant decrease from 2000 when 27.4% of adults lived in households with guns

Gun Laws

Yes

Universal Background Checks29

Yes

Permit to Purchase Law29

Property Crimes and Violent Crimes per 100,000 Residents

#9	2020 Best Cities to Live by Niche30
#20	2020 Best Cities to Retire by Niche31
#11	2020 Best Cities for Families by Niche32

1	2018 Offenses Known to Law Enforcement \| FBI
2	Medicare-certified hospitals \| Medicare.gov
3	Sunshine - Average Percent of Possible
4	School Rankings & Reviews for Public and Private Schools \| Great Schools
5	Zillow Housing Data
6	2018 Earnings in the Past 12 Months \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
7	2018 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
8	2017 County Business Patterns \| United States Census
9	Beaches \| Yelp
10	AirData \| United States Environmental Protection Agency
11	2020 City & Neighborhood Scores \| Walk Score
12	Comparative Climatic Data \| National Centers for Environmental Information
13	United States Home Prices & Home Values
14	Best High Schools in the US \| U.S. News & World Report's
15	Parks \| Yelp
16	State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets for 2020 \| Tax Foundation
17	2018 Economic Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
18	Music Venues \| Yelp
19	2020 State and Local Sales Tax Rates \| Tax Foundation
20	Golf Courses \| Yelp
21	2020 Property and Vehicle Taxes by State \| WalletHub
22	Casinos \| Yelp
23	Natural Center for Disaster Preparedness \| Columbia University
24	Internet Service Providers: Availability & Coverage \| Broadband Now
25	2018 Social Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
26	Zippia, The Career Expert
27	Who represents me \| Ballotpedia
28	State Policy \| Marijuana Policy Project
29	State-Level Estimates of Household Firearm Ownership \| The RAND Corporation
30	2020 Best Cities to Live \| Niche
31	2020 Best Cities to Retire \| Niche
32	2020 Best Cities for Families \| Niche
33	2010 Demographic And Housing Estimates \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
34	Elevations and Distances \| U.S. Geological Survey Publications Repository
35	Normal Precipitation, Inches
36	Normal Daily Minimum Temperature, °F
37	2018 Selected Housing Characteristics \| ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles \| United States Census
38	Federal Income Tax Calculator \| smartasset
39	2016 Presidential Election Results \| Politico

Berkeley, CA

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Healthcare

Internet Connectivity

Outdoor Activities

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Diversity

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Air Quality

Population

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