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Berkeley, California by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 6.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Berkeley, 47% higher than the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $108,092 and the median home value is $1,413,900. About 120,257 people live in Berkeley.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Berkeley?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Berkeley at 6.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (772 in all). It stands at 47% higher than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 4,899 offenses (40.4 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Car thefts stand out: 4.6 per 1,000, about 2.3 times the national rate. Violent crimes rose 16% between 2022 and 2025 (667 to 772).
| Offense (2025) | Berkeley count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 772 | 6.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 83 | 0.68 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 152 | 1.3 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 536 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,899 | 40.4 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 704 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,642 | 30.0 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 553 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Berkeley changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 667 | 6,483 | 3 |
| 2023 | 731 | 6,551 | 2 |
| 2024 | 757 | 6,166 | 4 |
| 2025 | 772 | 4,899 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Berkeley Police Department's own reports.
How does Berkeley compare with California?
The median household income in Berkeley is $108,092, close to the California median ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $1,413,900, and half of renters pay more than $2,133 a month. About 120,257 people live on 10 square miles of land, roughly 11,528 per square mile. The city lies in Alameda County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Berkeley | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 120,257 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $108,092 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,413,900 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,133 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 74.9% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 44.2% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.2 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Berkeley?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Alameda County as “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Berkeley?
No highway work zones were listed in Berkeley city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Berkeley?
Inside the city limits there are 18 public schools (2024-25) and 17 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Fort Point National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site, Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. 8 state parks or recreation areas: Angel Island State Park, Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, Benicia State Recreation Area, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area and China Camp State Park and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Berkeley
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Berkeley city limits.
Liquor stores
15 liquor stores are on the map inside the Berkeley city limits: Annaher Grocery & Liquor (Berkeley), Bi-Rite Liquor INC (Berkeley), Bing's Liquor (Berkeley), Bob's Liquor & Deli (Berkeley), Easy Market (Berkeley), Gold Baer Food Center And Spirits (Berkeley), Lo Cost Liquors (Berkeley), M & H Market & Liquor (Berkeley) and 7 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Berkeley city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Berkeley?
In 2025, Berkeley had 6.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (772 reported), 47% higher than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 40.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Berkeley?
$108,092 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Berkeley?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,413,900 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Berkeley?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Alameda County as “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Richmond, CA (7 mi) · Oakland, CA (8 mi) · Alameda, CA (9 mi) · San Leandro, CA (13 mi) · San Rafael, CA (14 mi) · Walnut Creek, CA (14 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Alameda County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Berkeley city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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