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Berkeley, IL

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Population
5,141
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
650 ft
Median Home Value
$246,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,434/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$85,823
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Berkeley

Tucked into Cook County about 15 miles west of downtown Chicago, Berkeley is a quiet village of around 5,300 residents. The community offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with peaceful residential blocks, tree-lined streets, and modest single-family homes. With Interstate 290 and Interstate 294 bordering the town, drivers have easy access to the surrounding suburbs, O'Hare Airport, and the city center.

CNW 5028B (E8A) in Berkeley, IL on January 1979 (27333213815)

For transit riders, the Berkeley Metra station on the Union Pacific West line provides a straightforward ride directly into downtown Chicago. Outdoor recreation is right nearby with the Illinois Prairie Path running through town, giving cyclists and runners miles of scenic trail to explore. Local students attend neighborhood schools in Berkeley School District 87, and everyday errands are simple with shops and casual dining along St. Charles Road.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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