What are the schools like in Berry Creek, CA?

Berry Creek is served primarily by Pioneer Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Berry Creek?

The median household income in Berry Creek, CA is $45,547 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.3%.

What is the weather like in Berry Creek, CA?

Berry Creek has an average high temperature of 57.7°F in January and 96.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Berry Creek, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Berry Creek, CA affordable or expensive?

Berry Creek's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Berry Creek is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $254,600 and the median rent is $858 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Berry Creek, CA?

Berry Creek has a violent crime rate of 619.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1691.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Berry Creek, CA a Good Place to Live?

Berry Creek is a small town of 1,006 in California, with a median household income of $45,547 and a 19.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Berry Creek's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Berry Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Berry Creek city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.6

Berry Creek's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Berry Creek costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Berry Creek, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$254,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$858	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,547	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Berry Creek's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

619.1 /100k

Property Crime

1691.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Berry Creek is served primarily by Pioneer Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Berry Creek, CA	National Avg
School District	Pioneer Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Berry Creek sees average highs of 57.7°F in January and 96.8°F in July, with 30.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Berry Creek, CA
Average High — January	57.7°F
Average High — July	96.8°F
Annual Precipitation	30.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Berry Creek, CA	National Avg
Population	1,006	—
Median Age	56.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	50.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	5.1%	6.3%
Under 18	12.7%	22.2%
65 and over	34.6%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Berry Creek

Berry Creek, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95916

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berry Creek, CA affordable or expensive?

Berry Creek's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Berry Creek roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $254,600 and median rent is $858/month.

What is the crime rate in Berry Creek, CA?

Berry Creek's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1691.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Berry Creek?

Public schools in Berry Creek are operated by Pioneer Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Berry Creek, CA a good place to live?

Berry Creek, CA has a population of 1,006, a median household income of $45,547, and an unemployment rate of 19.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Berry Creek?

Berry Creek averages 57.7°F in January and 96.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.6 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Berry Creek?

Berry Creek, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95916.

What is the population of Berry Creek?

The population of Berry Creek, California is 1,006 with a median age of 56.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Berry Creek?

Key numbers for living in Berry Creek: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $254,600, median household income $45,547, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Berry Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.