Is Berkeley a good place to raise a family?

BERKELEY, CA — Berkeley was named as one of the best places to live in America for 2019, according to a new set of rankings released by Niche. Berkeley earned an overall grade of A+ in the category Best Suburbs to Live in California, landing it in the top spot.

Is Berkeley a good place to live?

According to the ranking and review site, Berkeley scored big in categories like commute, quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, weather, nightlife and employment statistic, among others. The urban city came at No. 1 in Healthiest Cities in America as well as Healthiest Places to Live in America.

Where’s the best place to raise a child?

Best Places to Raise a Family

Overall Rank	City	Education & Child Care
1	Overland Park, KS	7
2	Fremont, CA	2
3	Irvine, CA	3
4	Plano, TX	23

Is Berkeley a bad area?

Berkeley ranked at No. 289 with a safety score of 53.3 out of 100, in which zero is the worst score. The city reported a violent crime rate of 5.43 per 1,000 residents, lower than several cities that ranked above it, but it was weighed down in the rankings due to a high property crime rate of 49.07.

Is Berkeley a safe town?

Berkeley is in the 11th percentile for safety, meaning 89\% of cities are safer and 11\% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Berkeley’s proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Berkeley is 59.18 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

Is Berkeley a good suburb?

“Very Friendly and Affordable” Fantastic suburb for families and children, close to transport and freeways that take you directly up and down the coast! Great area.

Is Berkeley a safe city?

Where is the most affordable place to raise a family?

The 10 Most Affordable Cities to Live in the U.S.

• Ogden, Utah.
• Raleigh, North Carolina.
• Provo, Utah.
• Des Moines, Iowa.
• Austin, Texas.
• Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• St. Paul, Minnesota.
• Winchester, Virginia.

Is Berkeley safe for students?

On-Campus Crime Stats: 973 Incidents Reported University of California – Berkeley reported 973 safety-related incidents involving students while on campus in 2019. Of the 3,990 colleges and universities that reported crime and safety data, 3,957 of them reported fewer incidents than this.

Which part of Berkeley is safest?

Safest Berkeley neighborhoods

• Coventry Rd / Arlington Ave.
• Kensington.
• Arlington Ave / Marin Ave.
• Marin Ave / Cragmont Ave.
• Monterey Ave / Colusa Ave.
• Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology / Hawthorne Ter.
• Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary / Grizzly Peak Blvd.
• Claremont Ave / Ashby Ave.