At a Glance
Median Income
$48,104
$25,793 per capita
Home Value
$187,200
Zillow: $344,405
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
41/100K
6,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berea residents earn a median household income of $48,104 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,793. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,298 business establishments, including 1,400 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berea is $187,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,405. Median rent is $1,032/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Berea reports 41 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,284/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Berea hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berea has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population16,642
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,161/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,104
Per Capita$25,793
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$48,738M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,216
Housing
A
Home Value$187,200
Rent$1,032
Ownership60.9%
Zillow$344,405
Housing Units6,493
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent41/100K
Property6,284/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,142/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,059 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Berea was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Greenville Spartanburg International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 1,400 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 100 fatal vehicle crashes.
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