What are the schools like in Berkley, MI?

Berkley is served primarily by Berkley School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Berkley?

The median household income in Berkley, MI is $108,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Berkley, MI?

Berkley has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

Berkley, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Berkley, MI affordable or expensive?

Berkley's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Berkley is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $275,100 and the median rent is $1,309 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Berkley, MI?

Berkley has a violent crime rate of 33.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 343.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Berkley, MI a Good Place to Live?

Berkley is a small city of 15,150 in Michigan, with a median household income of $108,125 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Berkley stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Berkley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Berkley 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: 98.0

Berkley's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Berkley costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Berkley, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$275,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,309	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$108,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Berkley's violent crime rate is 33.6 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

33.6 /100k

Property Crime

343.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Berkley is served primarily by Berkley School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Berkley, MI	National Avg
School District	Berkley School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Berkley sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July, with 33.0 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Berkley, MI
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	82.9°F
Annual Precipitation	33.0"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Berkley, MI	National Avg
Population	15,150	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Berkley

Berkley, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48072

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berkley, MI affordable or expensive?

Berkley's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Berkley roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $275,100 and median rent is $1,309/month.

What is the crime rate in Berkley, MI?

Berkley's violent crime rate is 33.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 343.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Berkley?

Public schools in Berkley are operated by Berkley School District. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 58.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Berkley, MI a good place to live?

Berkley, MI has a population of 15,150, a median household income of $108,125, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Berkley?

Berkley averages 30.4°F in January and 82.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.0 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Berkley?

Berkley, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48072.

What is the population of Berkley?

The population of Berkley, Michigan is 15,150 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Berkley?

Key numbers for living in Berkley: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $275,100, median household income $108,125, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Berkley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.