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Berkley, Michigan


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Berkley, Michigan

Berkley, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 2 miles NW of Royal Oak, Michigan (center to center) and 13 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is part of the Detroit metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 15,531 people people live in Berkley.

The People and Families of Berkley

In Berkley, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Berkley had a median family income of $66,968. Overall, families in Berkley are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Berkley does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Berkley is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,600) in Berkley than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Berkley enjoy its low crime rate.

Berkley Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Berkley, about 86% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Berkley, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Berkley Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Berkley Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Berkley People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 9%Berkley Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 10%Berkley College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Berkley Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Berkley Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Berkley Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Berkley, MI

Comparing Berkley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population45
Racial Diversity36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime99

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