Berkeley, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Alameda County Β· California

🧬

City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Berkeley based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Berkeley
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 74Income: 72Home Value: 100Safety: 100Education: 68Median Age: 55Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

120,223

2023 ACS

Median Income

$108,558

2023

Median Home Value

$1,351,100

2023

Median Rent

$2,127

2023

Median Age

32.9

Unemployment

6.0%

Cost of Living Index

233.6

100 = national avg

Berkeley is a city in Alameda County, California, with a population of 120,223 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Berkeley is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Berkeley is $108,558, and the median home value is $1,351,100. The cost of living index is 233.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,127 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, and the median age is 32.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

120,223

Male

58,210

48.4%

Female

62,013

51.6%

Median Age

32.9

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

47.7%

High School or Higher

51.9%

Foreign Born

21.3%

Veterans

1.8%

Married

31.8%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.621

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

54.8%

Foreign Born

21.3%

White
54.8%
Black
7.4%
Asian
20.7%
Native American
0.7%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
11.3%
Other
5.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

12.1%

14,559 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

87.9%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
8,315 (57.1%)
Puerto Rican
695 (4.8%)
Cuban
197 (1.4%)
Dominican
91 (0.6%)
Salvadoran
1,009 (6.9%)
Guatemalan
297 (2.0%)
Colombian
456 (3.1%)
Honduran
11 (0.1%)
Ecuadorian
107 (0.7%)
Peruvian
400 (2.7%)
Other Hispanic
2,987 (20.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
4,498 (18.1%)
Chinese
10,298 (41.3%)
Filipino
1,703 (6.8%)
Vietnamese
1,116 (4.5%)
Korean
2,099 (8.4%)
Japanese
1,443 (5.8%)
Pakistani
743 (3.0%)
Cambodian
26 (0.1%)
Hmong
34 (0.1%)
Thai
246 (1.0%)
Laotian
113 (0.5%)
Taiwanese
745 (3.0%)
Other Asian
1,850 (7.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
15 (8.3%)
Samoan
53 (29.4%)
Chamorro
32 (17.8%)
Fijian
12 (6.7%)
Other Pacific Islander
71 (39.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
10 (1.2%)
Other Native American
812 (99.3%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

116,585

English Only

70.2%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

10,001 speakers

Limited English

6.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
10,001 (8.6%)
Chinese
7,607 (6.5%)
Other Indo-European
5,869 (5.0%)
Other Asian
2,554 (2.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
1,992 (1.7%)
Korean
1,421 (1.2%)
Other Languages
1,173 (1.0%)
German
1,039 (0.9%)
Slavic Languages
1,002 (0.9%)
Vietnamese
839 (0.7%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

94.0%

Limited English Proficiency

6.0%

Spanish
18.9% limited English
Chinese
23.5% limited English
Other Indo-European
15.9% limited English
Other Asian
29.9% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
9.2% limited English
Korean
22.0% limited English
Other Languages
27.2% limited English
German
4.8% limited English
Slavic Languages
29.1% limited English
Vietnamese
32.8% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

2,115

1.8% of population

Disability Rate

13.7%

290 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$59,511

Unemployment Rate

8.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
20.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
18.1%
Vietnam
36.5%
Korea
6.0%
World War II
2.7%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
8.4%
35-54
13.7%
55-64
17.5%
65-74
22.1%
75+
38.3%

Male Veterans

1,956

92.5%

Female Veterans

159

7.5%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$59,511

Non-Veteran Income

$50,181

Difference

$9,330

18.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

290

Without Disability

1,825

Disability Rate

13.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

73,229

#1 Ancestry

German

9.3% (11,240)

#2 Ancestry

English

9.3% (11,199)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

8.5% (10,252)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
9.3%
English
9.3%
Irish
8.5%
Italian
4.7%
European
3.3%
Russian
2.6%
American
2.6%
Polish
2.4%
French
2.4%
Scottish
1.9%
Swedish
1.6%
Arab
1.5%
Sub-Saharan African
1.4%
Norwegian
1.3%
British
1.2%
Ukrainian
1.1%
Scotch-Irish
0.9%
Dutch
0.9%
Hungarian
0.7%
Swiss
0.7%

Families & Households

Total Households

46,762

Family Households

21,073

45.1%

Married Couples

16,657

35.6%

Non-Family Households

25,689

54.9%

Single Mother Households

3,051

6.5%

Single Father Households

1,365

2.9%

Living Alone

16,519

35.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

13,155

In Married Couple

10,603

80.6%

With Single Mother

1,993

15.2%

With Single Father

559

4.2%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$193,476

Married Couple Income

$222,282

Single Mother Income

$72,739

Single Father Income

$107,128

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.1

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

915

Grandparents Responsible

298

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$108,558

+48% vs national

Per Capita Income

$66,936

+80% vs national

Poverty Rate

16.8%

+23% vs national

Gini Index

0.5281

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.0%

+16% vs national

SNAP Recipients

8.2%

of households

How Berkeley Compares

Berkeley vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Berkeley is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

πŸ“Š

Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Berkeley. The median household income here is $108,558.

$

Income Distribution

<$25K
16.1%
$25-50K
12.4%
$50-75K
10.8%
$75-100K
8.1%
$100-150K
13.3%
$150-200K
9.8%
$200K+
29.4%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.0%

-21% vs CA avg

Labor Force

66,168

Employed

62,134

Mean Commute

20 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

47.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

51.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

32.9

Work from Home

32.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

233.6

100 = national avg

+133.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$102,784

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$242,945

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
400.0
Food
133.0
Transportation
121.0
Healthcare
126.4
Utilities
179.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,385

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,912

per month

The median household income in Berkeley, CA is $108,558, which is 48.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $66,936. The poverty rate of 16.8% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5281, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 66,168. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 20 minutes, with 32.5% working from home. About 27.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 233.6, which is 133.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $102,784 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$1,300,000

Median List Price

$1,095,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$849

Days on Market

18

Active Inventory

66

Months of Supply

2.9

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$1,347,989

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,981

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

60.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

47.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

118.4%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
60.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
47.1%
Listings with Price Drops
7.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 18.8%List Price ↓ 0.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

23

New Listings

47

Pending Sales

17

Homes Sold ↓ 57.4%New Listings ↓ 28.8%Pending ↓ 73.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$849

Median List $/SF

$759

Sale $/SF ↓ 4.2%List $/SF ↑ 2.4%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Berkeley vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Berkeley is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$1,351,100

Median Rent

$2,127

Total Housing Units

52,112

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Owner Occupied

43.3%

Renter Occupied

56.7%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$3,040

Housing Types

Single Family
44.0%
Multi-Family
55.8%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.74%

of home value

Median Home Value

$1,351,100

Estimated Mean Tax

$11,832

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($1,351,100). In Berkeley, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.74%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Berkeley, CA is $1,300,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 18 days on the market. 60.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.9 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $849. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,981/month. About 43.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1946. There are 52,112 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 0.74%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

6.40

per 1,000 residents

+146% vs national

Property Crime Rate

52.29

per 1,000 residents

+204% vs national

Total Crimes

6,890

2024

Violent Clearance

36%

cases solved

Property Clearance

9%

cases solved

YoY Change

-5.7%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Berkeley Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Berkeley vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Berkeley is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↑ 45.3%Property ↑ 6.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Berkeley police solve 57% of murder cases but only 3% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent70.0657.1%
RapeViolent540.4613.0%
RobberyViolent2191.8733.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent4704.0039.6%
BurglaryProperty7766.6113.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty4,29236.569.2%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1,0719.123.0%

Berkeley, CA reported 751 violent crimes and 6,139 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 residents is 146.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 36% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 4,292 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 14.3% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20247516,1396.4052.29
20237917,0186.7860.19
20226676,4835.8156.44
20205385,5354.4045.24
20196186,2565.0350.95
20185865,3814.7443.49
20176666,0205.4349.07
20166025,4204.9144.19
20155305,9064.4049.06

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.8

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

27.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

91.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$150.0M

Individual Assistance

$6.9M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $842.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$3.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$25.5M$3.5M
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$89.3M$3.3M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$8.8Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodMar 2017$265Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’Severe StormFeb 2017$9.0Mβ€”
Rim Fire β†’FireDec 2013$560Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and… β†’Severe StormJun 2006$5.5Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, and … β†’Severe StormFeb 2006$5.6M$123K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005$119Kβ€”
Flooding as a Result of a Levee Break β†’Dam/Levee BreakJun 2004$2.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’Severe StormJan 1995β€”β€”
Oakland Hills Fire β†’FireOct 1991β€”β€”
Severe Freeze β†’FreezingFeb 1991β€”β€”
Loma Prieta Earthquake β†’EarthquakeOct 1989β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 33 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

568

Total Claims Paid

$4,448,681

Avg Claim Payout

$7,832

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

79

Federal Funding

$106,565,281

Properties Protected

49

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4.82

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic24$76,165,973
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire13$8,048,258
100.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.)6$318,439
601.1: Generators6$694,742
205.5: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Private Structures - Seismic5$6,732,117

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Berkeley has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, landslide, wildfire. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 568 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $149,982,078 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,901,867 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 79 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

22.2%

13.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.4%

4.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

28.5%

Arthritis

16.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

39.3%

Lack of Support

24.7%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

27.4%

Mobility

8.8%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

4.5%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Berkeley has an obesity rate of 22.2%, which is 13.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 70.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.8 mi

Alta Bates Summit Medical Cent...

Loading map…
HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center2.8 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Ucsf Benioff Children'S Hospital Oakland2.8 miChildrensβ€”Yes
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond5.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Alameda Hospital6.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

121.5K MT

Top Emitter

UC Berkeley

121.5K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
UC Berkeley
State Of California
Other121,534

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 121.5K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

20 min

-14% vs national

Drive Alone

27.4%

-65% vs national

Public Transit

15.8%

+1654% vs national

Work From Home

32.5%

+249% vs national

Carpool

3.8%

Walk / Bike

18.2%

combined

How Berkeley's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2022)

Fatalities

3

2022

5-Year Avg

5

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202233000
2021810060
202044020
201955020
201822110

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Berkeley, CA is 20 minutes, which is 13.7% below the national average of 23 minutes. 27.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 32.5% work from home, which is above the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 15.8% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 3.8% of workers carpool. 13.5% walk to work. 4.8% commute by bicycle. In 2022, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

94.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

86.1%

of households

No Internet

3.5%

of households

Total Households

46,762

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
86.1%
Cellular Data Plan
90.3%
Satellite
3.7%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.6%
No Internet Access
3.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.5%

of households

Smartphone

94.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.8%

of households

Tablet

67.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.5%
Smartphone
94.2%
Desktop / Laptop
91.8%
Tablet
67.4%
Smartphone Only
3.4%
No Computer
2.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Berkeley vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

94.2% of households in Berkeley have broadband internet access. 86.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.5% of households have no internet access.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Berkeley is located in Alameda County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Berkeley.

Election Overview

Source: Alameda County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

499,551

74.6%

GOP Votes

140,789

21.0%

Total Votes

669,800

Margin

D+53.6%

Shift from 2020

R+9.0pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+53.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024499,551140,789669,80074.6%21.0%D+53.6
2020617,659136,309769,86480.2%17.7%D+62.5
2016486,35191,189613,19579.3%14.9%D+64.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Alameda County recorded 669,800 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.6% of the vote compared to 21.0% for Republicans, a margin of D+53.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Alameda County has shifted 10.9 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

Source: berkeleyca.gov

Submit a public records request to Berkeley β€” Uses NextRequest portal for online submissions..

Source: berkeleyca.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,299

Total Assets

$11.5B

Total Income

$3.6B

Per 10K Residents

108.0

nonprofits

+138.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

286

Median Assets

$552K

Oldest Active

1932

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Arts & Culture
192
Education
157
Religion
91
Environment
79
Human Services
79
Philanthropy
67
International
40
Housing & Shelter
39
Health Care
38
Science & Tech
35
Recreation & Sports
30
Community Improvement
22
Food & Agriculture
18
Public Benefit
17
Mental Health
16
Crime & Legal
15
Youth Development
15
Civil Rights
15
Unknown
15
Animal-Related
13
Employment
13
Medical Research
9
Public Safety
7
Voluntary Health
6
Social Science
6
Mutual Benefit
2
73.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $8.4B of $11.5B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Berkeley

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY FOUNDATIONEducation$3.7B$739.8M1950
ASTERA INSTITUTEScience & Tech$2.6B$72.4M2020
NAVIGATION CHARITABLE FUNDScience & Tech$1.3B$441.4M2023
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE EAST BAYHuman Services$146.5M$124.5M1943
LIFELONG MEDICAL CAREHealth Care$127.2M$133.1M1978
SATELLITE AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSOCIATESHousing & Shelter$124.7M$29.8M1993
PRISON LAW OFFICECrime & Legal$121.8M$10.3M1978
SIMONS LAUFER MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES INSTITUTEScience & Tech$111.1M$62.6M1980
KLAMATH RIVER RENEWAL CORPORATIONEnvironment$103.6M$195.5M2016
RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTβ€”$102.0M$23.3M1984
JONATHAN LOGAN FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$91.6M$63.0M2015
BERKELEY REPERTORY THEATREArts & Culture$88.5M$57.3M1969
PACIFIC SCHOOL OF RELIGIONEducation$74.8M$18.1M1939
MADRONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$72.1M$48K2022
GRADUATE THEOLOGICAL UNIONEducation$66.1M$12.3M1964
LAFETRA FOUNDATIONβ€”$64.0M$5.2M1992
CARESTAR FOUNDATIONHealth Care$61.2M$38.1M2017
CLIMATE BREAKTHROUGH INCHuman Services$61.1M$20.6M2022
BERKELEY STUDENT COOPERATIVE INCHousing & Shelter$55.6M$14.4M1960
ZAYTUNA COLLEGEReligion$53.7M$19.2M1997
BUDDHIST CHURCHES OF AMERICA-ENDOWReligion$49.4M$17.6M1967
NATIONAL FILM PRESERVE LTDArts & Culture$48.7M$11.7M1975
ROGER I AND RUTH B MACFARLANE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$42.3M$3.9M2010
SATELLITE SENIOR HOMES INCβ€”$40.7M$6.5M1967
EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE INCEnvironment$39.9M$31.0M1984
GERBODE FOUNDATIONβ€”$37.4M$12.5M1955
ECOLE BILINGUEβ€”$37.0M$21.5M1977
THE ED ROBERTS CAMPUSHuman Services$35.8M$2.0M2000
HOOKSTON SENIOR HOMES INCHousing & Shelter$35.6M$35.8M1999
WRIGHT INSTITUTEβ€”$35.0M$17.7M1969
INTERNATIONAL HOUSEInternational$34.9M$21.9M1932
INSIGHT HOUSINGHuman Services$34.8M$29.9M1986
BOWLES HALL FOUNDATIONEducation$33.9M$5.8M2009
CALIFORNIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONEducation$32.1M$19.2M1962
SEVA FOUNDATIONInternational$31.5M$11.2M1979
NEIGHBORHOOD FUNDERS GROUPβ€”$31.4M$17.3M1993
BERKELEY HILLELβ€”$31.4M$1.6M1993
CALCEF INNOVATIONSEnvironment$27.7M$13.3M2007
ACTIVATE GLOBAL INCEnvironment$26.1M$23.8M2016
FRIENDS OF LIFELONG MEDICAL CAREβ€”$25.6M$804K2017
PH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$25.3M$2.5M2015
NEW BRIDGE FOUNDATION INCMental Health$25.1M$13.5M1972
MINERVA FOUNDATIONβ€”$24.6M$2.0M1984
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR BIODIVERSITYEducation$24.0M$713K1996
DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCATES A NATL & INTL CTR FOR ADVNCMT OF PEOPLE WCivil Rights$23.6M$8.8M1998
CENTER FOR APPLIED RATIONALITYMedical Research$23.0M$6.3M2012
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA LAND TRUST INCβ€”$21.8M$3.7M1974
JAY DEFEO FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$21.8M$1.1M1998
DAVID BROWER CENTEREnvironment$21.2M$2.8M2002
UC BERKELEY CENTER FOR EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONEducation$21.0M$40.1M2013

Berkeley, CA has 1,299 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $11.5B. The most common category is Arts, Culture & Humanities, with 192 organizations. 286 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 108.0 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1932.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,000

Total Approved

$395.5M

Jobs Supported

7,963

Per 10K Residents

83.2

SBA loans

-5.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

128

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

137 loans

Top Industry

Professional & Technical Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)81% of all loans

Loans

811

Total Amount

$256.6M

Avg Loan

$316,377

Median Loan

$137,000

SBA Guaranteed

$193.2M(75%)

Jobs Supported

6,060

50419% of all loans

Loans

189

Total Amount

$138.9M

Avg Loan

$735,095

Median Loan

$522,000

7(a) β€” 81%504 β€” 19%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

140

14% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$91.8M

23% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$655,816

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Professional & Technical Services153 loans
NAICS 54
$47.4M
Accommodation & Food Services148 loans
NAICS 72
$72.7M
Retail Trade106 loans
NAICS 44
$37.3M
Other Services78 loans
NAICS 81
$35.7M
Health Care & Social Assistance66 loans
NAICS 62
$32.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
The Sports Basement, Inc.2$11.0M
Powis Parker Inc.1$5.0M
Berkeley Gas and Smog Berkeley Gas & Smog Berkeley Green Smog Check1$4.9M
Vik's Holding, Inc.3$4.6M
Terminal Manufacturing Co. Llc4$4.4M
Valor Compounding Pharmacy Inc.4$4.2M
Quality Inn1$4.2M
Rajputana Hospitality Investments Llc1$3.9M
Hustead's Collision Center Inc.2$3.8M
Berkeley Hospitality, Llc1$3.8M

Berkeley, CA has received 1,000 SBA loans totaling $395.5M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 811 loans (81% of the total), supporting 6,060 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 189 loans totaling $138.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Professional & Technical Services. The most active SBA lender in Berkeley is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 137 loans. That works out to 83.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

50

Total Population

1,170,022

Avg Median Income

-$53,215,168

Avg Home Value

-$52,249,695

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9410234,983$64,781$996,300$1,5170.7
9410333,524$122,339$1,057,600$2,1461.4
94104478$49,896$1,992,600$7830.1
9410514,890$239,781$1,461,700$3,5010.5
9410730,190$186,123$1,227,000$3,3781.8
9410811,008$63,864$1,207,500$1,5620.3
9410954,397$112,201$1,390,000$2,1721.1
941114,553$131,343$1,217,300$2,3340.3
9411532,715$154,264$1,684,100$2,3801.1
9412324,518$222,689$2,000,001$3,2481.1
941302,829$91,750N/A$2,5380.9
9413324,753$83,025$1,519,100$1,9850.7
9415811,206$184,294$1,501,100$3,3160.6
941880N/AN/AN/A0.1
9450163,517$119,500$1,213,100$2,3627.9
9450213,359$194,821$1,182,600$3,5012.5
94516208N/A$786,800$1,2503.6
9453026,229$127,731$1,097,300$2,4344.3
9454726,245$130,583$741,200$3,0035.7
9456319,409$250,001$1,810,100$2,40720.5
9456418,835$120,833$697,100$2,7386.8
9460152,289$66,651$703,100$1,6513.2
9460231,450$124,744$1,111,800$1,9243.6
9460638,746$70,769$747,600$1,7752.3
9460727,891$87,937$744,600$1,8755.9
9460833,998$116,306$826,900$2,5612.8
9460924,854$106,698$1,147,900$2,1161.7
9461032,675$130,435$1,324,500$2,1842.1
9461139,240$176,517$1,485,000$2,2747.3
9461217,663$77,069$814,000$1,9361.0
94613529N/AN/AN/A0.2
9461816,845$205,552$1,789,100$2,7422.4
9461928,044$129,879$997,300$2,1318.3
9462134,658$53,106$537,600$1,5278.5
9470217,073$99,135$1,168,200$1,9741.3
9470320,874$108,922$1,273,000$2,2571.3
9470424,427$52,105$918,500$1,9870.8
9470514,149$163,254$1,892,300$2,3303.4
9470620,486$136,961$1,188,100$2,3941.5
9470712,728$196,591$1,626,500$2,4061.8
9470811,967$229,004$1,517,100$2,9263.3
9470912,179$95,223$1,240,500$1,9880.7
947108,144$118,007$1,084,500$2,5462.2
947205,649N/AN/A$3,5010.7
9480133,564$75,786$593,500$1,60811.5
9480327,588$116,075$729,000$2,29512.8
9480444,679$86,430$618,000$1,8256.5
9480515,356$114,191$738,800$2,2721.9
9480661,749$82,818$582,000$2,0137.8
9492012,682$238,304$2,000,001$3,5016.5

Berkeley, CA has 50 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,170,022. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$53,215,168. The average median home value is -$52,249,695. The average median monthly rent is -$26,664,445.

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population, income, housing, crime, education, and demographic profiles.

County Data

Advertisement