North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills

The residential district of North Berkeley is home to grand old houses.

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Welcome to North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills

Surrounding the Gourmet Ghetto, the residential district of North Berkeley is home to grand old houses, including prime examples of Berkley brown-shingle, craftsman, neo-Tudor, one-of-a-kind storybook homes, and classic California bungalows. Quiet tree-lined streets, including the magnificent greenery along Mariposa Avenue, and the single-family homes lushly landscaped with jasmine and lavender, make this neighborhood special. The architects who practiced here in the 1920s designed many of the houses in North Berkeley as signature statements. Today, their work endures as a testament to the hand-wrought, and the authentic.
 
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Most of the homes are within easy walking distance of the Gourmet Ghetto along Shattuck Avenue. Public transportation, including bus lines that run to the North Berkley BART station, makes this neighborhood especially walkable.

A "Spice of Life" street festival celebrates the culinary heritage of North Berkeley; with live entertainment on three stages, cooking demonstrations by local chefs, and more than 100 art exhibitors.

Overview for North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills, CA

12,962 people live in North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $66,956. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,962

Total Population

38 years

Median Age

High

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

$66,956

Average individual Income

Around North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills, CA

There's plenty to do around North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Walker's Paradise
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94
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score
63
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dou Noodle, Peregrine Cafe, and Pilates By Kim Ip.

Name Category Distance Reviews
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Dining 4.9 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.07 miles 13 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.88 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.69 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.86 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.98 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills, CA

North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills has 5,853 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,962 people call North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills home. The population density is 21,344.724 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,962

Total Population

High

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

38

Median Age

51.12 / 48.87%

Men vs Women

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5,853

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$66,956

Average individual Income

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Schools in North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby North Berkeley / Berkeley Hills. 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.
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