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Berkeley, CA Housing Market & City Data

Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Berkeley home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.

5.0
Average City Rating
121,363
Population Estimate
$1,007,064
Median Home Value
94.7%
Employment Rate
73.9%
Bachelor's Degree+

Berkeley City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Berkeley home.

5.0
(2 Reviews)

Colin Davies

Berkeley presents a complex, micro-market ecosystem ranging from historic flats near campus to hillside architectural estates in Thousand Oaks and Elmwood. Demand is anchored by UC Berkeley, regional transit access, and distinct architectural character. Navigating Berkeley real estate requires careful attention to municipal requirements, including building energy ordinances (BESO), transfer taxes, and local planning guidelines. Success for both buyers and sellers relies on understanding neighborhood-specific pricing trends and positioning properties based on architectural integrity and long-term asset value.

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Lisa Hedrick

Eclectic and intellectual, vibrant and veritable, Berkeley has it all. With world-class education at UC Berkeley, acres of greenery and trails plus stunning bay views, you'll enjoy both business and pleasure at your leisure. Stately homes, urban style lofts and Victorian beauties adorn the tree-lined streets that Berkeley is famous for. Authentic and friendly, Berkeley residents will welcome you home .

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$725
Median Listing Price$1,065,625
Median Days on Market29
Active Listings97
New Listings92
Total Listings (Active + Pending)140
Avg Listing Price$1,178,192
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-3%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-7%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.89
Family Dual Income58.5
Median Household Income$85,530
Median Individual Income$37,103
Home Ownership42.9%
Home Value$1,007,064
Median Rent$1,722
Rent Burden39.1%
Poverty19.2%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED3.6%
  • Highschool Education6.3%
  • Some College16.3%
  • Bachelors Degree34.0%
  • Graduate Degree39.9%
  • Total College or Above73.9%
  • Stem Degree58.8%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male49.5%
  • Female50.5%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married32.8%
  • Divorced8.6%
  • Never Married55.8%
  • Widowed2.8%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityBerkeley
State IDCA
Population121,363

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1821.6%
19–2926.4%
30–3913.1%
40–4910.2%
Age Group% of Population
50–599.3%
60–6910.0%
70–796.5%
80+2.8%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation61.8%
Unemployment Rate5.3%
Disabled8.7%

ETHNICITY

White58.8%
Black7.9%
Asian21.0%
Native American0.5%
Pacific Islander0.5%
Other3.8%
Multiple7.5%

OTHER

Hispanic11.4%
Limited English2.9%
Health Uninsured3.0%
Veteran2.9%

Local Discussions

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Berkeley, CA?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Berkeley, CA?

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Top Real Estate Agents in Berkeley, CA

Megan Micco

Compass

Berkeley, CA

5.0 (107 reviews)

13 Years of Experience

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Daniel Winkler and Associates, Inc.

Albany, CA

5.0 (23 reviews)

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Berkeley, CA

5.0 (5 reviews)

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Neighborhoods in Berkeley, CA

Get to know neighborhoods in Berkeley, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • South Berkeley

    South Berkeley ↗

    Median asking price
    $899,000
    / sq ft
    $644
    Active listings
    23
    properties in discovery sample
    177
    C

    Nearby schools · estimated

    5.8/10 · 16 schools

  • West Berkeley

    West Berkeley ↗

    Median asking price
    $799,000
    / sq ft
    $604
    Active listings
    35
    properties in discovery sample
    89
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.5/10 · 8 schools

  • Poets Corner

    Poets Corner ↗

    Median asking price
    $999,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    34
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.5/10 · 8 schools

  • Elmwood

    Elmwood ↗

    Median asking price
    $1,325,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    25
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6/10 · 11 schools

  • Downtown Berkeley

    Downtown Berkeley ↗

    Median asking price
    —
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    0
    properties in discovery sample
    4
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.7/10 · 9 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.

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