Berkley is a quieter Oakland County community sandwiched between Royal Oak and Huntington Woods. The housing stock leans toward 1940s and 50s ranches and mid-century homes on lots that are modest but well-kept. The community has retained a residential character without the downtown density of its neighbors, which has kept the price point accessible while the surrounding markets have escalated.

Buyers find Berkley when they want the school districts, the walkability to neighboring downtowns, and the architectural inventory of post-war Oakland County without the premium.