Living in Berkeley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berkeley · Census data 2020–2024
Berkeley has 5,199 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $85,823 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $246,900, the median rent is $1,434/month.
Berkeley at a glance
- Population
- 5,199
- Median age
- 33.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $85,823State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $246,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,434/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Berkeley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Berkeley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berkeley the median home value is $246,900, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,434 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,112 a month in housing costs.
Berkeley median household income
The median household income in Berkeley is $85,823 and the income per person is $33,254. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Berkeley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,845
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.88
Berkeley demographics
- Population
- 5,199
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 1,789
- Foreign-born
- 18.9%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berkeley ›
Education in Berkeley
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Berkeley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 9.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berkeley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Berkeley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | 5,199 | $85,823 | $246,900 | $1,434 |
| Hillside | 8,084 | $72,320 | $246,800 | $1,320 |
| Elmhurst | 45,671 | $149,644 | $545,400 | $1,975 |
| Northlake | 12,513 | $83,892 | $259,800 | $1,123 |
| Stone Park | 4,482 | $67,224 | $242,100 | $1,412 |
| Bellwood | 18,256 | $79,513 | $230,000 | $1,293 |
| Melrose Park | 24,549 | $66,189 | $275,800 | $1,176 |
| Westchester | 16,436 | $98,954 | $327,300 | $1,794 |
| Villa Park | 22,345 | $95,015 | $329,000 | $1,438 |
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What is the median household income in Berkeley, IL?
The median household income in Berkeley is $85,823, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Berkeley?
The median home value in Berkeley is $246,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Berkeley?
The median gross rent in Berkeley is $1,434 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Berkeley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Berkeley?
The median age in Berkeley is 33.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Berkeley?
The average commute to work in Berkeley is 28 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berkeley?
The unemployment rate in Berkeley is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berkeley?
18.6% of adults in Berkeley 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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