Berkeley
- City in California
Berkeley
- grade A+Overall Grade
- City in California
- Rating 4.06 out of 5 191 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A+
- Crime & Safetygrade C
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade A+
- Cost of Livinggrade D minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A+
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Median Home Value
$1,004,900
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,722
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Berkeley Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Private Schools Near Berkeley
- grade A+
The College Preparatory School
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 84 reviews
- grade A+
Head-Royce School
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 64 reviews
- grade A+
Bentley School
- Rating 4.07 out of 5 99 reviews
- grade A+
Maybeck High School
- Rating 3.79 out of 5 14 reviews
- grade A+
Bishop O'Dowd High School
- Rating 4.16 out of 5 202 reviews
Top Neighborhoods in Berkeley
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault171.6national 282.7
- Murder4.9national 6.1
- Rape38.4national 40.7
- Robbery224national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary651.4national 500.1
- Theft3,214.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft658national 284
Residents
Working in Berkeley
Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$85,530
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Berkeley Reviews
Rating 4.06 out of 5 191 reviews
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There’s not much to actually do around Berkeley other than eat food. Most of the buildings are either restaurants or small local shops. The only other thing Berkeley has is the University campus and student housing everywhere. There is a lot of dangerous activity and as a UCBerkeley student, I get emails almost every day of some illegal activity happening near campus and to stay clear of the area until police clear the scene. Since this happens almost every day, most students have to be careful and always be vigilant in the back of their heads. Aside from the safety, the very large homeless community has made a beautiful life in the Berkeley area. People are very outspoken and have many controversial opinions that they are not afraid to stand by. Everyone is different and unique, and the diversity is what makes Berkeley such a good city to meet amazing new people.
First of Berkeley Ca is a very diverse place. It is a place where you can feel free and express yourself without the fear of being judged. The neighborhoods are beautiful and are surrounded with big beautiful green tress. It has a great variety of public schools and we have UC Berkeley in our own back yard! There is always great food around along with friendly people. The great thing about Berkeley its young and welcoming atmosphere. The one thing I would change about it would be the gentrification that is happening. Gentrification takes away a lot of the historical value Berkeley has to offer.
Berkeley is acutely not what the East Bay is portrayed to be in the media. It is rundown, poorly/wastefully managed and is particularly plagued by the homelessness epidemic in CA. Do not move here unless absolutely necessary (ie. for work or school)!