Living in Berry, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berry · Census data 2020–2024
Berry has 253 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $68,854 (8% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $99,300, the median rent is $1,268/month.
Berry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Berry at a glance
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 49State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $68,854State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $99,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,268/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 60 min
Is Berry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 60 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Berry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berry the median home value is $99,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,009 a month in housing costs.
Berry median household income
The median household income in Berry is $68,854 and the income per person is $25,654. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Berry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 111
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 19.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.84
Berry demographics
- Population
- 253
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berry ›
Education in Berry
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Berry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berry
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 60 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 98.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Berry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry | 253 | $68,854 | $99,300 | $1,268 |
| Cynthiana | 6,458 | $54,647 | $172,500 | $770 |
| Falmouth | 2,449 | $34,756 | $100,800 | $864 |
| Corinth | 226 | $51,667 | $150,000 | $646 |
| Sadieville | 370 | $61,125 | $203,300 | $950 |
| Williamstown | 3,945 | $95,050 | $209,800 | $721 |
| Dry Ridge | 2,441 | $55,995 | $216,800 | $811 |
| Butler | 515 | $45,341 | $158,200 | $794 |
| Millersburg | 819 | $41,685 | $97,300 | $675 |
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What is the median household income in Berry, KY?
The median household income in Berry is $68,854, 8% higher 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 Berry?
The median home value in Berry is $99,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Berry?
The median gross rent in Berry is $1,268 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Berry, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 52% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 60 minutes; unemployment of 7.1%.
What is the median age in Berry?
The median age in Berry is 49 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Berry?
The average commute to work in Berry is 60 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berry?
The unemployment rate in Berry is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berry?
7.6% of adults in Berry 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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