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Northbrae

#2 in Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family in Berkeley
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    NG
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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Northbrae is a neighborhood in Berkeley, California with a population of 6,231. Northbrae is in Alameda County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Northbrae offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Northbrae there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Northbrae and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Northbrae are highly rated.
About Northbrae...
Population
6,231

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$917,927
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$2,110
National
$949
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    28%
  • Own
    72%
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Northbrae Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
NG
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    —
    282.7
  • Murder
    —
    6.1
  • Rape
    —
    40.7
  • Robbery
    —
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    —
    500.1
  • Theft
    —
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    —
    284

Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$136,034
National
$55,322
Families with Children
29%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    49%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    3%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2%
    13%
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