Berkeley is a city in California state in USA with a population of 123065 residents.. The poverty rate of Berkeley is 17.8%, which is 27% higher than national average. The typical household in Berkeley earns $91259 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 31.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Berkeley, only 97% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Berkeley remained 5.2%, which is 11% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Berkeley, only 74% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 16% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Berkeley is 194, which is 94% higher than national average. Median home value in Berkeley is $1059500 , which is 361% higher than national average. While median income in Berkeley remained $91259, which is 35% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.