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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northbrae a good place to live?
Northbrae is a good place to live. Northbrae is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Northbrae has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 12.0 people per acre and a median age of 52. The average household income is $175,898 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 83.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Northbrae are home owners, with 21% of residents renting and 79% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Northbrae can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Northbrae neighborhood guide.
Is Northbrae, CA a safe neighborhood?
Northbrae, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Northbrae?
The median home price in Northbrae is $1,895,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $379,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.49%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $9,570 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $410K a year to afford the median home price in Northbrae. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Northbrae is $176K.
What are the best public schools in Northbrae?
The best public schools that serve Northbrae are:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 20:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Berkeley High School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- Rosa Parks Elementary School has an A Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 21:1.
What are the best private schools in Northbrae?
The best private schools that serve Northbrae are:
- Black Pine Circle School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 7:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Crowden School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Prospect Sierra School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
What are the most popular zip codes in Northbrae, Berkeley, CA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Northbrae, Berkeley, CA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Northbrae, Berkeley, CA are North Berkeley, Berkeley Hills, West Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley and Garfield.
