Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Berkeley

Updated July 8, 2026

Which Berkeley neighborhoods have the highest urban-rural index score? All 1 neighborhoods ranked. City average: 6.17/10. How urban-rural index is measured →

Score: 8–10 6–8 4–6 2–4 0–2
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Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Downown Berkeley5.4

Primarily composed of a dense urban grid, this area features multi-story commercial and residential blocks with very little open space. The landscape is more built-up than the typical Berkeley neighborhood, according to iHuus data.

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City average:6.17— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Downown Berkeley5.4#1-0.8 ↓

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