Both technology and hippieism bubble beneath the surface of Berkeley’s social climate. The old and new seem to exist very well together. It’s a gentle yet edgy vibe amid the undertow of a bustling college community. The Greek Theater, an amphitheater located on the outskirts of campus, brings top name […]
It’s no secret San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities to live in—but does that same hold true for its sister across the Bay? According to ABODO’s Annual Rent Report, Oakland is cheaper and will predictably be so in 2017. Oakland takes the sixth spot on the list […]
Though Oakland doesn’t hit the triple-digit salary requirement like its San Francisco and Santa Clara County neighbors, the annual income to comfortably afford a one-bedroom is $77,360, or at least $37.19 hourly, according to NLIHC. How much do you need to make to live comfortably in Oakland CA? To live […]
Oakland is Officially More Expensive for Renters Than San Francisco. San Francisco’s two-bedroom rents are trending down significantly. San Francisco’s infamous expensive rents are not a secret. Is rent expensive in Oakland California? Within the Bay Area, the latest figures showed the city had the least expensive rents in the […]
Oakland cost of living is 174.4 COST OF LIVING Oakland California Health 103.5 92.4 Housing 316.3 239.1 Median Home Cost $923,400 $684,800 Utilities 90.3 102.4 Is Oakland cheap to live? Property in Oakland is expensive, although not as expensive as San Francisco. This is how rents in Oakland compare with […]
Berkeley Demographics Black or African American: 7.90% What is the racial makeup of Berkeley? The 5 largest ethnic groups in Berkeley, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (20.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.85%), and White (Hispanic) (5.49%). What percentage of Berkeley is white? 58.1%Table Population […]
Oakland Demographics White: 35.48% Black or African American: 23.75% Other race: 16.94% Asian: 15.50% What percentage of Oakland is Hispanic? 27.0%Table Population Hispanic or Latino, percent(b) 27.0% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent 28.5% Population Characteristics Veterans, 2016-2020 11,179 What percent of Oakland County is black? (13.5%)The […]
The Poverty Rate across the state of California is 15.1%, meaning Berkeley has a significantly higher than average percentage of residents below the poverty line when compared to the rest of California.Poverty Rate in Berkeley, California. City Poverty Rate Berkeley 19.8% Alameda 9.2% Albany 9.6% Emeryville 11.7% Is Berkeley CA […]
According to a recent study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), to afford rent on a one-bedroom apartment in San Francisco—”fair-market” rate $2,500, actual rent probably way more than that—you’d have to earn at least $99,960 a year. What salary do you need to live in the Bay […]
NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguirre spoke to David Garcia, the policy director at UC Berkeley’s Terner Center for Housing Innovation, about the new study that revealed the Bay Area’s missile income is $80,000 to $150,000 a year. What income is middle class in Bay Area? Households earning around $80,000 to […]
Table Population Transportation Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2016-2020 31.3 Income & Poverty Median household income (in 2020 dollars), 2016-2020 $91,259 What is a good salary in Berkeley? Decent Salary in Berkeley, CA Annual Salary Monthly Pay Top Earners $100,751 $8,395 75th Percentile $90,116 $7,509 […]
In addition to the Cal Dining meal plan, there is a common-area kitchen available for each student to use in the Residence Hall buildings if they wish to prepare their own food. Do UC Berkeley dorms have bathrooms? “Why does Berkeley have all gender bathrooms?” There are a wide variety […]
Berkeley’s housing expenses are 225% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 14% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 30% higher than the national average. Berkeley has grocery prices that are 26% higher than the national average. How much […]
Northern California, where Berkeley is located, offers a more diverse terrain and climate. The San Francisco Bay Area is famous for its microclimates, which are formed by the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Bay, and surrounding mountains and valleys. Is Berkeley considered Northern California? Northern California hosts […]
2. Diversity At Its Finest. Berkeley’s population of 122,000 is extremely diverse. This comes as no surprise when one considers the ongoing diversity initiatives at the University of California – Berkeley, whose international student body helps shape the city’s “everyone is welcome” vibe. What is the racial makeup of Berkeley? […]