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Best Cities for Women #6: Berkeley, California
Berkeley
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November 01, 2008
Overall Score: 86
Population: 102,743
Description: On the East shore of San Francisco Bay, Berkeley is one of the oldest settlements in the region of modern California, Berkeley is a progressive, highly conscious city comprised mostly of college students and younger workers. With a high population density and an excellent main strip of bars and restaurants, Berkeley is a safe, peaceful alternative to some of the more hectic regions in California’s Bay Area.
Best For: Singles, Young Couples, Families
Median Salary for Women: $48,123
Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :4 / 5
Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 56 / 100
Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 39
Transportation: 80 / 100
- Berkeley has one of the highest rates of bicycle and pedestrian commuting in the nation
- Easily accessible from Bay Area Rapid Transit system
Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 85 / 100
Female-led Industries:
1) Educational Services (21%)
2) Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (15%)
3) Health Care (11%)
4) Law Professions (5%)
5) Arts and Entertainment Industry (4%)
Just for Women:
- Gender and Women’s Studies, UC Berkeley
- Women’s Organization Information
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