Living in Berkey, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berkey · Census data 2020–2024
Berkey has 317 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $113,611 (59% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $283,300.
Berkey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Berkey at a glance
- Population
- 317
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $113,611State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $283,300State: $214,800
- Homeowners
- 98.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Berkey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 0.6%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Berkey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berkey the median home value is $283,300, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,969 a month in housing costs.
Berkey median household income
The median household income in Berkey is $113,611 and the income per person is $50,926. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Berkey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 117
- Owner-occupied
- 98.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.78
Berkey demographics
- Population
- 317
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 114
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berkey ›
Education in Berkey
47.4% of adults 25 and older in Berkey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berkey
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 88.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Berkey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkey | 317 | $113,611 | $283,300 | — |
| Metamora | 597 | $84,219 | $164,600 | $959 |
| Sylvania | 19,055 | $100,189 | $249,200 | $1,072 |
| Ai | 618 | $86,537 | $9,999 | $1,369 |
| Blissfield | 3,234 | $62,059 | $169,900 | $1,055 |
| Swanton | 4,098 | $68,299 | $172,700 | $906 |
| Holland | 1,438 | $64,868 | $256,000 | $833 |
| Ottawa Hills | 4,798 | $167,917 | $314,900 | $1,731 |
| Lambertville | 9,955 | $102,521 | $256,400 | $1,248 |
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What is the median household income in Berkey, OH?
The median household income in Berkey is $113,611, 59% 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 Berkey?
The median home value in Berkey is $283,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
Is Berkey, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Ohio median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Berkey?
The median age in Berkey is 38.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Berkey?
The average commute to work in Berkey is 28 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berkey?
The unemployment rate in Berkey is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berkey?
47.4% of adults in Berkey 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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