Berkeley, CA Real Estate

Median Income $37,478

Median Age 35.84

Population 24,799

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 56°	LO 43°	July	HI 70°	LO 55°

	School Test Scores
	Elementary: Anna Yates Berkeley Arts Magnet Berkley Maynard Academy East Bay Conservation Charter Es Emerson Emerson Hoover Jefferson John Muir Leconte Malcolm X Arts Magnet Peralta Child Development Center Peralta Santa Fe Washington Emerson Child Development Center		Middle: California College Preparatory Academy Longfellow Arts & Tech Ms Martin Luther King Willard Sankofa Academy		High: Berkeley Berkeley Independent Study Berkeley Technology Academy Emery Secondary Oakland Military Institute Academy Oakland For The Arts Street Academy
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Fun-loving, community-oriented, and independent thinking are all terms synonymous with Berkeley. If you are looking to buy a home in Berkeley, you will be welcomed into a diverse and active community full of free-spirits, intellectuals, activists, and all-around passionate people. The draw to Berkeley doesn't stop with its citizens, as Berkeley's beautiful landscape of rolling hills attracts people from all over the Bay Area to hike, bike, and swim in the many parks and recreational areas.

In addition, the food and cultural activities in Berkeley are abundant with a number of museums and food institutions such as the famous Chez Panisse. Berkeley real estate is also attractive because of its proximity to the highly regarded academic institution, University of California, Berkeley. "Cal," the school's nick-name, gives Berkeley residents access to a variety of plays, speakers, musical events, and lectures.

The high academic standards of the town are also evident in its public school system. The city of Berkeley boasts a high student-teacher ratio of 1:17, and 99% of high school students graduate. 80% of high school seniors go on to take advantage of higher education opportunities, and no doubt a number of these students are headed to some of the excellent public institutions throughout the state. The beautiful surroundings, diverse culture, welcoming attitude of the residents, and great investment opportunities are making Berkeley real estate an attractive option for perspective homebuyers.

In October 2007, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Berkeley was $754,595. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.



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