Living in Berea, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berea · Census data 2020–2024
Berea has 15,786 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $59,495 (7% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $199,900, the median rent is $835/month.
Berea at a glance
- Population
- 15,786
- Median age
- 33.2State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $59,495State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $199,900State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $835/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 58.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Berea a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Berea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berea the median home value is $199,900, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $835 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,281 a month in housing costs.
Berea median household income
The median household income in Berea is $59,495 and the income per person is $25,877. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Berea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,159
- Owner-occupied
- 58.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.3%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.60
Berea demographics
- Population
- 15,786
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 5,519
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berea ›
Education in Berea
27.2% of adults 25 and older in Berea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berea
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Berea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berea | 15,786 | $59,495 | $199,900 | $835 |
| Richmond | 37,111 | $50,870 | $214,900 | $917 |
| Brodhead | 1,423 | $35,333 | $150,200 | $636 |
| Crab Orchard | 739 | $34,632 | $98,200 | $608 |
| Lancaster | 4,013 | $43,898 | $175,300 | $801 |
| Mount Vernon | 2,398 | $38,697 | $111,400 | $620 |
| Irvine | 2,723 | $42,805 | $139,200 | $710 |
| Ravenna | 642 | $47,250 | $94,700 | $853 |
| McKee | 888 | $20,571 | $112,800 | $340 |
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What is the median household income in Berea, KY?
The median household income in Berea is $59,495, 7% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Berea?
The median home value in Berea is $199,900, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Berea?
The median gross rent in Berea is $835 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Berea, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Berea?
The median age in Berea is 33.2 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Berea?
The average commute to work in Berea is 23 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berea?
The unemployment rate in Berea is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berea?
27.2% of adults in Berea have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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