Living in Berkeley Lake, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berkeley Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Berkeley Lake has 2,597 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $165,909 (114% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $718,300, the median rent is $2,267/month.
Berkeley Lake at a glance
- Population
- 2,597
- Median age
- 56.5State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $165,909State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $718,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $2,267/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Berkeley Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 114% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Home values 137% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Berkeley Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berkeley Lake the median home value is $718,300, 116% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,267 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,987 a month in housing costs.
Berkeley Lake median household income
The median household income in Berkeley Lake is $165,909 and the income per person is $73,258. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Berkeley Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 958
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 0.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.73
Berkeley Lake demographics
- Population
- 2,597
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.1%
- Households
- 950
- Foreign-born
- 19.4%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berkeley Lake ›
Education in Berkeley Lake
64.7% of adults 25 and older in Berkeley Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 28.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berkeley Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 39.6%
- Drive alone
- 53.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.8%
Berkeley Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Lake | 2,597 | $165,909 | $718,300 | $2,267 |
| Duluth | 32,426 | $95,331 | $400,800 | $1,828 |
| Peachtree Corners | 42,373 | $82,139 | $484,700 | $1,701 |
| Norcross | 18,007 | $75,266 | $403,400 | $1,715 |
| Johns Creek | 81,988 | $160,093 | $629,400 | $2,257 |
| Lilburn | 15,390 | $63,581 | $329,700 | $1,778 |
| Doraville | 11,134 | $67,235 | $331,900 | $1,868 |
| Dunwoody | 51,758 | $121,903 | $602,900 | $1,859 |
| Alpharetta | 66,855 | $147,612 | $649,000 | $1,948 |
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What is the median household income in Berkeley Lake, GA?
The median household income in Berkeley Lake is $165,909, 114% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Berkeley Lake?
The median home value in Berkeley Lake is $718,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Berkeley Lake?
The median gross rent in Berkeley Lake is $2,267 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Berkeley Lake, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 114% higher than the Georgia median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: home values 137% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Berkeley Lake?
The median age in Berkeley Lake is 56.5 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Berkeley Lake?
The average commute to work in Berkeley Lake is 26 minutes; 39.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berkeley Lake?
The unemployment rate in Berkeley Lake is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berkeley Lake?
64.7% of adults in Berkeley Lake 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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