Living in Berkeley, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berkeley · Census data 2020–2024
Berkeley has 8,123 residents with a median age of 28. The median household income is $44,265 (37% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $82,300, the median rent is $1,074/month.
Berkeley at a glance
- Population
- 8,123
- Median age
- 28State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,265State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $82,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,074/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Berkeley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 35.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Berkeley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berkeley the median home value is $82,300, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,074 per month, which is 39.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,120 a month in housing costs.
Berkeley median household income
The median household income in Berkeley is $44,265 and the income per person is $21,141. 35.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Berkeley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,401
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 14.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.75
Berkeley demographics
- Population
- 8,123
- Median age
- 28
- Under 18
- 33.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 2,912
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berkeley ›
Education in Berkeley
14.4% of adults 25 and older in Berkeley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berkeley
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 55.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Berkeley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | 8,123 | $44,265 | $82,300 | $1,074 |
| Kinloch | 322 | $44,688 | $84,800 | $878 |
| Edmundson | 975 | $49,213 | $92,900 | $1,243 |
| Woodson Terrace | 3,908 | $47,417 | $104,000 | $1,179 |
| Calverton Park | 1,546 | $68,021 | $128,400 | $1,238 |
| Ferguson | 18,213 | $47,524 | $109,900 | $1,119 |
| Cool Valley | 1,411 | $53,560 | $102,800 | $992 |
| St. John | 6,527 | $53,755 | $106,300 | $1,159 |
| Bel-Ridge | 2,432 | $38,049 | $90,700 | $969 |
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What is the median household income in Berkeley, MO?
The median household income in Berkeley is $44,265, 37% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $82,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Berkeley?
The median gross rent in Berkeley is $1,074 per month, about 39.6% of household income.
Is Berkeley, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 35.1%.
What is the median age in Berkeley?
The median age in Berkeley is 28 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Berkeley?
The average commute to work in Berkeley is 21 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berkeley?
The unemployment rate in Berkeley is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berkeley?
14.4% 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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