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Berkley, Michigan

Introduction to Berkley, Michigan

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

Berkley History

Berkley was first settled in the year 1815. At that time, this area was the site of the Ottawa Indian Gardens. It also included a flowing artesian spring that provided the town's water supply until 1926. Berkley derived its name from a local farm. The area was incorporated as a village in 1923 and was reincorporated as a city in 1932.

Berkley and nearby Attractions

  • Berkley Historical Museum
  • Ferndale Historical Museum
  • Troy Museum & Historic Village
  • Detroit Zoo
  • Cranbrook House
  • Dodge 4 State Park

Things To Do In Berkley

The city boasts of nine parks that include tennis courts, horseshoe courts, picnic areas, multi-use turf areas and many other recreational facilities. Skaters can also visit the Berkley Ice Arena. Another popular tourist destination near the city is the Detroit Zoo.

Berkley Transportation

Detroit City Airport is nearby.

Berkley Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are provided by the Lawrence Technological University, Oakland University, Henry Ford Community College, University of Phoenix - Detroit Campus, and many other colleges and universities.

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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