Living in Berea, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berea · Census data 2020–2024
Berea has 18,218 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $74,926 (5% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $198,100, the median rent is $1,062/month.
Berea at a glance
- Population
- 18,218
- Median age
- 37State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $74,926State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $198,100State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,062/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Berea a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Ohio median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Berea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berea the median home value is $198,100, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,553 a month in housing costs.
Berea median household income
The median household income in Berea is $74,926 and the income per person is $38,652. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Berea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,489
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.25
Berea demographics
- Population
- 18,218
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 7,230
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berea ›
Education in Berea
37.2% of adults 25 and older in Berea have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 15% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berea
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 5.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Berea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berea | 18,218 | $74,926 | $198,100 | $1,062 |
| Olmsted Falls | 8,639 | $96,837 | $239,300 | $1,241 |
| Middleburg Heights | 15,786 | $78,815 | $228,400 | $1,079 |
| Brook Park | 18,284 | $71,332 | $169,600 | $1,122 |
| North Olmsted | 31,924 | $84,363 | $219,800 | $1,141 |
| Strongsville | 45,983 | $103,253 | $298,300 | $1,302 |
| Fairview Park | 17,018 | $78,865 | $239,100 | $1,039 |
| Parma Heights | 20,581 | $61,009 | $175,100 | $1,111 |
| Westlake | 34,104 | $112,200 | $368,200 | $1,570 |
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What is the median household income in Berea, OH?
The median household income in Berea is $74,926, 5% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $198,100, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Berea?
The median gross rent in Berea is $1,062 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Berea, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Ohio median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Berea?
The median age in Berea is 37 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Berea?
The average commute to work in Berea is 23 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berea?
The unemployment rate in Berea is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berea?
37.2% 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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