Berkeley, California, is located in Alameda County, 11
miles NE of San Francisco, California.
Berkeley is a vibrant, intellectually-energetic city
with a population of 102,743. At its center is the
world-renowned University of California at Berkeley,
home to current and would-be Nobel prize winners,
several cultural and art museums, performing arts, and
the Golden Bears football team. Home to 'California
Cuisine' - a neoclassical style of cooking that
incorporates fresh, seasonal ingredients--a term
invented at Chez Panisse, the legendary restaurant in
North Berkeley founded by famed chef Alice Waters.
Berkeley Homes
Homes in Berkeley reflect the eclectic and diverse
style of its residents, from popular Arts and Crafts
era bungalows nestled in the Berkeley Hills to newly
restored Victorians that surround the university and
downtown areas. Designer of the Hearst Castle in San
Simeon and California's first female architect Julia
Morgan firmly set her roots here, and you can still
see her historic buildings--designated as
landmarks--throughout Berkeley, including the Berkeley
City Club and the Julia Morgan Theatre--a small arts
production company.
Berkeley properties pool is 44,955 residential
properties which include newly built properties. The
median age of real estate in Berkeley is 1941, with an
average Household size of 2.84 people. 8% are one
bedroom homes, 31% are 2 bedroom homes, 36% are 3
bedroom homes, 18% are 4 bedroom homes, and 7% are 5+
bedroom homes.
Berkeley Mortgage Statistics
Homes With No Mortgage - 29%
Homes With Mortgage - 71%
First Mortgage Only - 54%
First & Second Mortgage or HELOC - 18%
Berkeley Area Real Estate Tax
Berkeley Real estate Tax: Median Real Estate Taxes
(2000) were $3,004 comparing to 1999 Median Family
income $ 70,434. Compare to USA median yearly Real
Estate Tax $1,300 and USA median Family Income $42,000
(1999).
Berkeley School District: Berkeley has a wide range of
private and public schools that boast one of the
nation's highest test scores and attrition rates.
Among them is the unique Ecole Bilingue which
specializes in a French immersion program for children
up to age 14. Children make up 14.1% of Berkeley's
population and a dizzying number of cultural and
extra-curricular programs are available to them
year-round. Berkeley has 14,513 of under 18 years old
residents, or 0.27 kids per one worker, or 0.32 kids
per one household.
Berkeley Real Estate & Berkeley Homeownership
There are 17082.9 or 38% one person households,
15284.7 or 34% two person households, and 6293.7 or
14% three person households in Berkeley, California.
Median residents age is 32.5, Senior citizens (65+)
make up 10,484 or 10.2%% of Berkeley population.
Large employees abound in Berkeley, including the
University of California, the Bayer Corporation, and
the Power Bar company to name a few. There are 54,674
workers (over 16 years of age) in Berkeley. Of these,
52.83% drive to work. Approximately 18.58% of workers
in Berkeley take public transportation. An estimated
14.9% walk to work, taking advantage of beautiful and
much-needed civic improvements such as the new
pedestrian bridge that links the Berkeley Marina and
the shoreline to the city. Berkeley--with its proximity
to San Francisco--and a year-round temperate climate
makes it a popular place in which to live, work, and
thrive.
Median Berkeley homeowner's housing expenses are 20.8%
Crime in Berkeley (2003), crimes per 10,000 residents
per year
Violent Crimes - 90.13
Robberies - 39.13
Aggravated Assaults - 48.86
Property Crimes - 846.29
Burglaries - 121.18
Larceny-Thefts - 605.1
Motor Vehicle Thefts - 120.01
Invest in Berkeley Properties
When making a decision about buying real estate in
Berkeley California area, you should consider the
city's vast ethnic diversity. These statistics
indicate a high level of multiculturalism and
tolerance. Events that celebrate the city's many
different ethnic communities include the now
institutional"How Berkeley Can You Be" and an annual
Native American Pow Wow.
Near Medium City -
Near Large City - San Francisco,
California
Berkeley Zip Codes - 94702, 94703, 94704,
94705, 94706, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710
Berkeley Area Codes - 510
White population - 59.17%
African-American population - 13.63%
Asian - 16.39%
American Indian & Alaskan - {-}%
Hispanic (of any race) - 9.73%
Median Family Income (1999) - $ 70,434%
Population Below Poverty Level - 18.97%
