Berkeley, MO

Berkeley, Missouri

Introduction to Berkeley, Missouri

Berkeley, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 2 miles S of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and is 9 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Berkeley contains a population of approximately 10,063.

Berkeley History

The city of Berkeley is located in the Saint Louis County. Members of the Huichin tribe were the early settlers of this area. They inhabited the region till the late 18th century when the Europeans took over the place. The city of Berkeley was created as a result of the merger of two different communities which came together in 1878. It was in the late 19th century that the city experienced rapid development due to the construction of railroads and educational centers.

Berkeley and nearby Attractions

• Mississippi River State Fish & Wildlife Area
• Jefferson Barracks Historical Park
• Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
• Ulysses S. Grant Farm
• Pere Marquette State Park

Things To Do In Berkeley

Mississippi River State Fish & Wildlife Area, Jefferson Barracks Historical Park, and Pere Marquette State Park are among the popular tourist haunts near Berkeley. The city also boasts of several historical sites such as the Scott Joplin House State Historic Site and the Jefferson Barracks Historical Park. These sites have displays of artifacts from the time of the early settlers.

Berkeley Transportation

The Lambert-Saint Louis International Airport is close to the city.

Berkeley Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities can be availed through Southwestern Illinois College, University of Missouri, Washington University in Saint Louis, and Webster University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Berkeley, MO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Berkeley Almanac

Berkeley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Berkeley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Berkeley Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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