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Berkeley
City in California, United States
Overview
Berkeley is a dynamic city on the eastern shore of the San Francisco Bay, renowned for its liberal activism, world-class university, and lively food scene. The city blends a progressive spirit with academic energy, offering eclectic culture, leafy neighborhoods, and stunning bay views.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
California
Population
124,321
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.87°, -122.27°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$4,420
Local Cost
$3,200
Local Income
$5,800
Cashless
94
English
100
Temperature
13.6°C
Summer Avg
16.7°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
39.0°C
Record Low
-0.8°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
586 mm
Internet Speed
244 Mbps
Upload
158 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
159
Coworking
4
Cafes
103
Nightlife
20
Parks
32
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAK
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 113 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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