Welcome to Elmwood
Elmwood sits in southeastern Berkeley, bridging the gap between UC Berkeley's campus to the north and Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood to the south. It's one of the most walkable pockets in the East Bay, built around a historic shopping district and blocks of Tudor Revival and brown-shingle homes that have defined the neighborhood's character for well over a century. Get in touch with The DiMaggio Betta Group.
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History & Architecture
Elmwood was developed between 1905 and 1910 by real estate developer Duncan McDuffie, and it holds a notable distinction: it was the first neighborhood in the United States to implement single-family zoning. That early planning helped shape the neighborhood's enduring residential character, and today its most sought-after homes are the stately shingled residences inspired by West Coast Arts and Crafts architects Greene & Greene and Bernard Maybeck.
College Avenue & the Elmwood Shopping District
Elmwood is best known for its namesake shopping district — a two-block commercial hub along College Avenue with more than 80 independently owned restaurants and shops. It's the kind of walk-everywhere retail strip that's increasingly rare in the Bay Area, and it's a major reason Elmwood consistently scores near the top of Berkeley's walkability rankings, with a Walk Score of 96 out of 100.
Schools
Families in Elmwood are zoned for Emerson Elementary, Willard Middle School, and Berkeley High School — all part of the Berkeley Unified School District.
8,540 people live in Elmwood, Berkeley, where the median age is 33 and the average individual income is $75,646. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Elmwood, Berkeley, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Vignette Wine Country Soda, Pleasantown Motion Picture Co, and Ama The Hair Artist.
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| Beauty | 0.1 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Elmwood, Berkeley has 3,279 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Elmwood, Berkeley do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,540 people call Elmwood, Berkeley home. The population density is 32,750 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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