Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
16%
Berkley
Berkley, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,488
Population
14,721
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Detroit suburb with a small-town allure
Suburban
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Scenic
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Charming
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Welcoming
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Situated just northwest of Royal Oak, Berkley is a Detroit suburb teeming with historic charm and small-town appeal. Berkley features a broad range of apartments, condos, and houses available for rent along the tree-lined boulevards of tranquil residential neighborhoods.
Residents enjoy access to the city’s excellent school district and welcoming community atmosphere. The Berkley community comes together in the vibrant downtown area, which consists of two shopping districts on Twelve Mile Road and Coolidge Highway. Downtown Berkley touts a wide variety of independent shops, diverse restaurants, and numerous service-oriented businesses in vintage buildings.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,172
Average: $118,008
Education
6,605
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,019
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Berkley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Berkley, MI is $1,584 for a studio, $1,488 for one bedroom, $1,516 for two bedrooms, and $3,621 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berkley has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,488/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$2,223/month
1,247 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Berkley, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
479 Students
Public
Grades K-5
385 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
360 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
291 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,210 Students
Public
Grades K-8
479 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,210 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Catalpa Oaks County Park
- Belle Isle Nature Zoo
- Detroit Zoo
- Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
- Troy Historic Village
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.