Housing & Real Estate — Berkeley, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 52,112 |
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| Occupied | 46,762 |
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| Vacant | 5,350 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 20,262 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 26,500 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,413,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,569,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,127/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $10,001/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 23.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 48.6% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 3,484 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,181 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,078 |
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| Built before 1960 | 32,650 |
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| Median Year Built | 1945 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
