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BillF
4/5 rating details
  • Childcare 4/5
  • Clean & Green 4/5
  • Cost of Living 3/5
  • Eating Out 2/5
  • Gym & Fitness 3/5
  • Internet Access 3/5
  • Lack of Traffic 4/5
  • Medical Facilities 4/5
  • Neighborly Spirit 5/5
  • Nightlife 3/5
  • Parking 5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 3/5
  • Peace & Quiet 4/5
  • Pest Free 3/5
  • Public Transport 5/5
  • Resale or Rental Value 4/5
  • Shopping Options 3/5
  • Safe & Sound 3/5
  • Schools 4/5

"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
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
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