Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California, northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area and north of Oakland. The municipal government was established on April 4, 1878, making it the 51st largest community in California and one of the oldest and historically significant cities, boasting numerous landmarks such as the Tupper and Reed Building and the charming Normandy Village.
Berkeley boasts a well-developed transportation network, with major highways including Interstate 80, 13, and 580, and thoroughfares like Cedar St, University Ave, Hopkin St, etc. San Pablo Ave traverses several cities, i.e., Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, and Hercules. Besides driving, students of UCB can utilize free campus shuttles or public transportation such as AC Transit and the BART light rail system.
Home to the prestigious University of California, Berkeley, the city features over 80 iconic buildings, including the renowned Campanile, Doe Library, and the illustrious William Randolph Hearst (Greek Theatre). Furthermore, Berkeley offers numerous parks and attractions: Tilden Park, Indian Rock Park, the UC Botanical Garden, The Lawrence Hall of Science, and the scenic Grizzly Peak Park, providing abundant outdoor leisure options. Moreover, Berkeley is renowned for its thriving arts community and rich cultural activities, attracting visitors from around the world.
Berkeley has about 117,145 population, and workers engaged in computer and mathematics are concentrated here. The population is diverse, with a considerable percentage born in other countries, comprising primarily white and Asian ethnicities, alongside a substantial Hispanic population. While English is the primary language, Spanish and Chinese are also widely spoken, contributing to Berkeley's multicultural character.
The city boasts a high level of education, with 73.41% of adults holding bachelor's or graduate degrees, significantly higher than the national average. Approximately 22.54% of the workforce are remote workers, many engaged in knowledge-based white-collar professions. In 2018, Berkeley's per capita income was $56,168, relatively high compared to the state and national averages, although income disparity exists within the city.
