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Compare Berkeley to Alameda

This post compares Berkeley, California to Alameda, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Berkeley (city) Alameda (city)
Population 120,179 78,246
Income (median) $67,950 $71,080
Home Value (median) $861,800 $729,100
White 60% 48%
Black 8% 7%
Asian 19% 31%
With Kids 20% 31%
Age (median) 31 41
Rentals 57% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Berkeley or Alameda?
A: Berkeley has a larger population count than Alameda: 120179 compared with 78246 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Berkeley or in Alameda?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Berkeley.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Berkeley or Alameda?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Berkeley.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Berkeley does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 57% for Berkeley versus 53% for Alameda.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Berkeley may include: Pasadena, Santa-Cruz, and Davis.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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