At a Glance
Median Income
$71,896
$36,590 per capita
Home Value
$187,600
Zillow: $234,079
Median Rent
$981/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
48/100K
425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $71,896 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,590. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,238 business establishments, including 338 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berea is $187,600 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,079. Median rent is $981/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Berea reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 425/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.6% of adults in Berea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berea has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18,330
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density3,227/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,896
Per Capita$36,590
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$10,413M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,600
Rent$981
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$234,079
Housing Units7,456
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property425/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary86/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,777/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation786 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+15.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Berea was founded in 1836.
The median home in Berea was built in 1960.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cleveland-Hopkins International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 338 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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