Berkeley, Missouri

About Berkeley

Berkeley is a close-knit town in eastern Missouri counting 8,058 people who proudly call it home.

Berkeley holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,625 residents per square mile.

📰 Berkeley News Today

• Major Case Squad activated in Berkeley, Missouri over man’s death FOX 2 · May 26
• Berkeley councilman running again, despite election fraud deal with prosecutors Spectrum News · Feb 13
• Two Toddlers Missing in Suspected Cult Case MissingKids.org · Feb 26
• Person killed near Berkeley liquor store, Major Case Squad identifies victim KSDK · May 27
• Berkeley councilman runs for re-election despite agreement with prosecutors First Alert 4 · Feb 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Berkeley Unique

• Positioned in eastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,058.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🏫 Schools in Berkeley

• BERKELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• HOLMAN ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Berkeley

🏘️ Nearby Communities