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Houses in Berkeley, CA (Alameda County) — Census median home value $1,351,100, county listing prices down about 1.9% over the past year. Market data for Berkeley houses and the broader area.
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Berkeley, CA is in Alameda County, California — this guide covers houses in Berkeley and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 120,223, with a median household income of $108,558. Census data puts the median value of houses in Berkeley at $1,351,100.
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Market overview
Berkeley housing market
Berkeley is in Alameda County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Berkeley and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,351,100
Population (Census ACS)
120,223
Median household income
$108,558
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Berkeley market snapshot
Population
120,223
County
Alameda County
Median Household Income
$108,558
Median Home Value (city)
$1,351,100
Median Gross Rent
$2,127/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Berkeley's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,351,100.
County Price Trend
Alameda County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.91% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Berkeley has an estimated population of 120,223 and a median household income of $108,558, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Berkeley's Census-reported median home value works out to about 12.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Emeryville, Albany, Piedmont, Oakland, Alameda, San Leandro, Ashland, San Lorenzo, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Fairview, Hayward, Union City, Dublin, Pleasanton, Newark.
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Nearby city · ~7.7 mi
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Nearby city · ~13.4 mi
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Nearby city · ~19.6 mi
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Nearby city · ~23.8 mi
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Nearby city · ~24.3 mi
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Nearby city · ~26.6 mi
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Nearby city · ~28.9 mi
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Census & home facts
Berkeley data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
120,223
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,351,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$108,558
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,127
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-1.91%
Census place type
city
County
Alameda County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
10.43 sq mi
Census GEOID
0606000
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Berkeley
Schools
Oakland Unified — 82 schools, 34,149 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Alameda addresses may be served by Oakland Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Berkeley FAQ
What are houses worth in Berkeley, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Berkeley at $1,351,100.
How much do houses cost in Berkeley, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Berkeley, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,351,100. Active listing prices in Alameda County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Berkeley, CA?
Berkeley houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Alameda County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Berkeley, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Berkeley's population at approximately 120,223.
What's the median rent in Berkeley, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Berkeley at approximately $2,127 per month.
What is the median household income in Berkeley, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Berkeley at approximately $108,558.
Is the Berkeley housing market growing?
Alameda County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.91% annual change in 2025.
Is Berkeley, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Berkeley's median home value at about 12.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Berkeley, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Oakland Unified for many Berkeley addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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