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Berkley, Michigan

       
Total population 14,980 Average January/July temperatures 20.4° / 70.5°
Median home price $ 150,000 Annual Precipitation 30.52 in. /yr.
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Berkley, Michigan

This city is credited with being the home of the first mile of concrete highway in the world.

Climate
Very cold winters and mild summers are the norm in Berkley.
Cultural Attractions
Berkley's Woodward Avenue, called the birthplace of the auto industry, offers theater, art galleries, and other entertainment.
Geography
The city is slightly northwest of Detroit.
Historical
The city's Woodward Avenue was the first to use the three-color traffic signal.
Recreation
Swimming, fishing, and boating are popular at Lake St. Clair, a short drive from Berkley.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 27.95 ° / 12.94 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 80.67 ° / 60.34 °
Precipitation (?) 30.52 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 73
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 92
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 150,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $56305.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $57304
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .000 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 64
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 107
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 26
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 207
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 2
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 26
Number of libraries within the county (?) 48
Number of museums within the county (?) 23
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 8
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 14,980
Population density (?) 5,717 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 57.1% growth
Population over 55 (?) 3,558 people
Education (?) 34 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 78
Number of clinics within the county (?) 207
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 152
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