Berea, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
16,642 Population 2,161/sq mi density
$48,104 Median Income $25,793 per capita
$187,200 Home Value $344,405 Zillow
$1,032 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$48,104 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$187,200 home value, $1,032/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Berea, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,104
36% below
$25,793 per capita
Home Value
$187,200
34% below
Zillow: $344,405
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
11% below
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
76.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Income
64%
Home Value
66%
Rent
89%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berea a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 $48,104 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,793. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% 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.

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 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population16,642
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,161/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.8%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,104
Per Capita$25,793
Unemployment6.7%
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%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,142/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
19.8% 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.