Is Berkeley a good place to raise children?

Yes, and then again, no. It's a wonderful place for ethnic diversity and a plethora of cultural events, good music and films and piles of cheap but decent food. Affordable? Well, not really, except perhaps compared to some of the pricier SF neighborhoods. read more

Yes, and then again, no. It's a wonderful place for ethnic diversity and a plethora of cultural events, good music and films and piles of cheap but decent food. read more

Albany is a much nicer place to raise a family-it's right next to Berkeley, the schools are good, you have all the advantages of urban life, but it's a small community, your kids will have friends in their neighborhood, there's lots of family-oriented activities. read more

2018 Best Places to Raise a Family in Berkeley County About this List Explore the best places to raise a family based on public schools, crime rates, cost of living, and family-friendly amenities. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other data sources. read more