Gourmet Ghetto

Neighborhood of shops, restaurants, and boutique hotels that have sprung up.

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MLS® 41051722

$6,875,000

1444 Walnut St, Berkeley, CA 94709
7,167 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Gourmet Ghetto

 
Here the Gourmet Ghetto is a nickname worn proudly by the neighborhood of shops, restaurants, and boutique hotels that have sprung up around North Shattuck between Rose and Hearst Streets. Anchored by Chez Panisse, the Cheese Board, and the original Peets, which have been neighborhood icons since the late 60s and 70s, today the area is a laid-back paradise for those who want to live well.

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Homes range from well-preserved Victorians and traditional large Berkeley Brown Shingle houses to lovingly preserved Craftsman and bungalows. The architecture is old enough and varied enough to be included in neighborhood walking tours conducted by the Berkeley Architecture Heritage Association. Proximity to nearby BART Station and the central shopping district means the neighborhood is highly walkable.
 
Live Oak Park provides a respite from gourmet hunting and gathering and includes basketball courts, picnic areas, and a small open-air theater where children's plays or Shakespeare productions take the boards. On Walnut Street Berkeley Art Center offers a lively series of exhibitions, art openings, and lectures.
 
In this neighborhood, there are as many cooking schools as there are public schools. Nearby are the Berkeley Arts Magnet Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary, and Martin Luther King Middle School, which boasts a one-acre Chez Panisse Edible Schoolyard organic garden.
 

Overview for Gourmet Ghetto, CA

12,115 people live in Gourmet Ghetto, where the median age is 30.6 and the average individual income is $50,497. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,115

Total Population

30.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$50,497

Average individual Income

Around Gourmet Ghetto, CA

There's plenty to do around Gourmet Ghetto, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

96
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
87
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
64
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Mars Record Shop, The Heartbeat Collective, and Zumba with Helen Vaughn.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Mars Record Shop Logo
Shopping 3.69 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
The Heartbeat Collective Logo
Active 3.74 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Zumba with Helen Vaughn Logo
Active 4.7 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Nurture Mother Logo
Active 1.45 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Anabody Fitness Logo
Active 1.66 miles 30 reviews 5/5 stars
TNT Strength Logo
Active 3.04 miles 12 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Gourmet Ghetto, CA

Population Households Employment

Gourmet Ghetto has 5,084 households, with an average household size of 2.12. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gourmet Ghetto do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,115 people call Gourmet Ghetto home. The population density is 17,932.31 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,115

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

30.6

Median Age

53.32 / 46.68%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,084

Total Households

2.12

Average Household Size

$50,497

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Gourmet Ghetto, CA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Gourmet Ghetto. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
School Of The Madeleine
1225 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA, 94709
PRIVATE
K - 8th
No rating available
Bayhill High School
1940 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA, 94709
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
1645 Milvia St., Berkeley, CA, 94709
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Bayhill High School
1940 Virginia St, Berkeley, CA, 94709
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available

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