What people are saying
"Quiet and friendly"
"apartment robberies"
"Have to drive everywhere"
"Less traffic"
Movers & shakers in the rankings
#1 - Up 1 spot in San Francisco
#5 - Up 27 spots in Manhattan
#29 - Up 3 spots in Los Angeles
Top community reviews
rating details
- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Pest Free
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
"Living in South Berkeley since 2001"
I love my neighborhood. My neighbors are a diverse bunch of humanity from pretty much everywhere on Earth. We have a great neighborhood group who like to meet for business reasons but also to socialize, pick up litter and look out for each other. I love getting a phone call reminding me that its street cleaning day!
When I moved in with my family in 2001 there was a fair amount of gang type activity right around my house. It has since moved away. Though about once a year there is an inci... Full review
When I moved in with my family in 2001 there was a fair amount of gang type activity right around my house. It has since moved away. Though about once a year there is an inci... Full review
Pros
- Easy Access
- Urban Farming
- Affordable
- Great Transportation
Cons
- Too many corner liquor stores
- Rundown in Spots
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Tourists
- LGBT+
- Hipsters
- Students
