Northside

Berkeley, California

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A+Renter Score
Population
5,052
Median Income
$40K
% Renters
87%
Median Rent
$2,029/mo
Available Rentals
47
#38
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#92
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#121
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#195
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
Studio
$2,148/mo
6 available
1 Bedroom
$1,798/mo
26 available
2 Bedroom
$3,200/mo
17 available
3+ Bedroom
$3,813/mo
12 available
6Studios avail.
261BR avail.
172BR avail.
123BR+ avail.

Rent Affordability

How does Northside compare?

Median rent relative to Berkeley and the broader Bay Area market.

vs Berkeley Average19% lower
vs Bay Area Average24% lower
vs National Average+45% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Northside pay in rent (Census data).

$500–$999
3%
$1,000–$1,499
10%
$1,500–$1,999
46%
$2,000+
41%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingD
Safety—
NightlifeA+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodMedian RentListings availableOverall
Northside$2,029—A+
Southside$1,878103A+
Thousand Oaks$1,9014A+
North of Gilman$2,1210A+
South Berkeley$2,17477A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Northside.

Population5,052
Median Age30
Median Income$40K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White
42%
Asian
31%
Hispanic
13%
Two or More
7%
Black
6%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Northside.

Home Types

Large Apt Building
60%
Small Apt Building
27%
Single Family
10%
Townhouse
4%

Home Age

2000–Present
11%
1980–1999
5%
1960–1979
22%
1940–1959
13%
Before 1939
49%

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Northside get to work.

Avg Commute24 min
Drive Alone19%
Walk/Bike38%
Work from Home28%

Schools

Northside, Berkeley CA - Grades, Schools, Rentals | Fairway