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Berkeley, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles W of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) and 13 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Berkeley contains a population of approximately 5,245.
In Berkeley, about 54% of adults are married. Berkeley has a large-family feeling.
Approximately 41% of Berkeley is non-white. The village offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Berkeley had a median family income of $67,478. The typical family in Berkeley is better off than most in Illinois. In the village, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Berkeley.
Berkeley has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Berkeley, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the village, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Berkeley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Berkeley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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