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Compare Berkeley to Isla Vista

This post compares Berkeley, California to Isla Vista, 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) Isla Vista (CDP)
Population 120,179 27,484
Income (median) $67,950 $26,240
Home Value (median) $861,800 $416,700
White 60% 59%
Black 8% 2%
Asian 19% 19%
With Kids 20% 7%
Age (median) 31 20
Rentals 57% 98%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Berkeley or Isla Vista?
A: Berkeley has a much larger population count than Isla Vista: 120179 compared with 27484 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Berkeley or in Isla Vista?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Berkeley.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Berkeley or Isla Vista?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Berkeley.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Isla Vista does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 57% for Berkeley versus 98% for Isla Vista.

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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