Living in Berkley, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berkley · Census data 2020–2024
Berkley has 10,789 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $84,637 (11% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $468,100, the median rent is $1,777/month.
Berkley at a glance
- Population
- 10,789
- Median age
- 36State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $84,637State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $468,100State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,777/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Berkley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 13% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Berkley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berkley the median home value is $468,100, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,777 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,315 a month in housing costs.
Berkley median household income
The median household income in Berkley is $84,637 and the income per person is $38,238. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Berkley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,410
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.62
Berkley demographics
- Population
- 10,789
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 10.5%
- Households
- 4,101
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berkley ›
Education in Berkley
30.3% of adults 25 and older in Berkley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berkley
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Berkley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley | 10,789 | $84,637 | $468,100 | $1,777 |
| Twin Lakes | 8,030 | $95,583 | $587,500 | $1,596 |
| Sherrelwood | 18,692 | $75,327 | $432,200 | $1,702 |
| Mountain View | 609 | $106,875 | $596,800 | $2,083 |
| Shaw Heights | 5,565 | $86,250 | $482,800 | $2,125 |
| Welby | 16,197 | $80,026 | $385,000 | $1,656 |
| Federal Heights | 14,125 | $56,597 | $95,300 | $1,687 |
| Edgewater | 4,932 | $76,591 | $636,900 | $1,652 |
| Wheat Ridge | 32,070 | $90,564 | $623,000 | $1,579 |
More for people moving to Berkley
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What is the median household income in Berkley, CO?
The median household income in Berkley is $84,637, 11% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Berkley?
The median home value in Berkley is $468,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Berkley?
The median gross rent in Berkley is $1,777 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is Berkley, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 13% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Colorado median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Berkley?
The median age in Berkley is 36 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Berkley?
The average commute to work in Berkley is 27 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berkley?
The unemployment rate in Berkley is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berkley?
30.3% of adults in Berkley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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