At a Glance
Median Income
$56,484
$26,622 per capita
Home Value
$178,000
Zillow: $250,875
Median Rent
$806/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
87/100K
861/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Berea Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berea's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berea a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berea residents earn a median household income of $56,484 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,622. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,101 business establishments, including 150 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berea is $178,000 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,875. Median rent is $806/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Berea reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 861/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Berea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berea has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population15,557
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,484
Per Capita$26,622
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$4,436M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,000
Rent$806
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$250,875
Housing Units6,025
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property861/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,055/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation961 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Berea was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 150 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.