In Berkeley, West Virginia, the median home price is $325,983, compared with the West Virginia median of $181,745; median household income is $80,815; the population is 129,514; schools rate 5.7 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 120.6 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Berkeley at a glance
Population
129,514
Median Household Income
$80,815
Typical Home Value
$325,983
School District Rating
5.7
Violent Crime Rate
120.6
Avg Commute Time
30.7
About Berkeley
Berkeley has a population of 129,514. The median home value is $325,983, 79% above the West Virginia median. Median household income is $80,815 (36% above the West Virginia median). The most populated towns are Shenandoah, Tuscarora, and Valley.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Berkeley
6 towns, by population.
County rankings in West Virginia
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Berkeley at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Berkeley?
- Berkeley has a population of 129,514 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Berkeley?
- The median home value in Berkeley is $325,983. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Berkeley?
- Median household income in Berkeley is $80,815 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Berkeley in?
- Berkeley is in West Virginia.
- How many towns are in Berkeley?
- Berkeley contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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