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Berkley.

$1,777/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,777 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $468,100. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

4.2% county unemployment

Unemployment in Adams County is 4.2%, close to the national average of 4.3%. That's the county-wide rate; BLS doesn't measure a place this size on its own.

380 violent crimes per 100k, whole jurisdiction

Berkley doesn't have its own police department, so there's no crime rate for it alone. The figures shown are for the Adams County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction as a whole, which runs close to the national average for violent crime and covers many communities. Individual neighborhoods can differ a lot from that overall rate.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 27.2 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 10% work from home.

30% bachelor's degree or higher

Education levels run about average, with 30% college-educated. It's a mix of white-collar and blue-collar work, which can be an asset or a limitation depending on the field.

3 public schools inside the boundary

There are 3 public schools inside the boundary and 1 private school. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the national average of 16:1. Smaller class sizes are generally a positive sign for a district.

The nearest national park or historic site is Rocky Mountain National Park (52 miles away). There are 2 national parks and sites within a day's drive.