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Berkeley, Illinois

Introduction to Berkeley, Illinois

Berkeley, Illinois, in Cook county, is 6 miles W of Oak Park, Illinois and 13 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village’s population is approximately 5,245.

Berkeley History

Berkeley was incorporated as a village in 1924. Cook County was established on January 15, 1831 by an act of the State Legislature of Illinois. Cook County was the 54th county to be founded in Illinois. It was named in honor of Daniel Cook, one of the youngest statesmen in the history of Illinois. He was also the first Attorney General of Illinois and the second U.S. representative from Illinois..

Berkeley and nearby Attractions

  • American Police Center & Museum
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  • Illinois Prairie Path
  • Elgin Public Museum of Natural History and Anthropology
  • Lincoln Park Zoo

Things To Do In Berkeley

Local museums include the Lemont Area Historical Society & Museum, the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, the Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny, the Swedish-American Museum Center, and the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center. Monkey Island, Jus-Fun Amusements and Kiddieland are popular local spots among children. The Adler Planetarium, the Friendship Park Conservatory, the Leaning Tower of Niles, the Morton Arboretum and the Shedd Aquarium are all accessible from Berkeley as well.

Berkeley Transportation

Chicago O’Hare International is the nearest major airport.

Berkeley Higher Education

Elmhurst College, the Devry Institute of Technology and Morton College are some of the nearby colleges and universities.

High Points

Berkeley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBerkeley Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Berkeley Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Berkeley Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Berkeley Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Berkeley Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Berkeley, IL

Comparing Berkeley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Age of the Population66
Senior Citizens65
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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