City of Berkley

City of Berkley

BERKLEY IS THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER real estate in Metro Detroit. The city’s expanding effort for inclusivity has made it home to more than 15,000 residents and embodies an undeniable urban vibe with beautiful tree-lined streets. Nestled within 2.62 square miles of choice locality surrounding a charming downtown, Berkley has been called one of the best places to raise a family, one of the best suburbs for young professionals, one of the safest cities in Michigan, and, most recently, designated as Michigan’s #1 places to buy a home in Oakland County AND Metro Detroit in 2022.

The City offers a slate of full-service amenities to residents and visitors alike while preserving the warmth of a small tight-knit town. Residents enjoy living close to beautiful park spaces, attending a variety of city-wide events, exploring a revitalized downtown district, and the walk-ability of a suburban city.

Berkley has become a prime location for both commuters and independent entrepreneurs who have created a unique and charming downtown filled with independent retailers, restaurateurs, and tavern-keepers. With this, our Berkley Downtown Development Authority (DDA) serves as the City’s economic development arm helping new businesses start up and existing businesses thrive and grow in Berkley’s downtown district.

The DDA supports our businesses with grant programs, design support, advertising initiatives, and streetscape improvements, as well as hosting a variety of different events to showcase our vibrant downtown. The DDA district consists of businesses along 12 Mile Road between Coolidge Highway and Greenfield Road, and Coolidge Highway between 11 Mile Road and 12 Mile Road.