Living in Berea, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berea · Census data 2020–2024
Berea has 16,862 residents with a median age of 36.7. The median household income is $49,829 (28% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $204,700, the median rent is $1,076/month.
Berea at a glance
- Population
- 16,862
- Median age
- 36.7State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $49,829State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $204,700State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $1,076/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 63.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Berea a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Berea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berea the median home value is $204,700, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,076 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,181 a month in housing costs.
Berea median household income
The median household income in Berea is $49,829 and the income per person is $25,163. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Berea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,852
- Owner-occupied
- 63.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.1%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.60
Berea demographics
- Population
- 16,862
- Median age
- 36.7
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 6,355
- Foreign-born
- 18.4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berea ›
Education in Berea
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Berea have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berea
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Berea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berea | 16,862 | $49,829 | $204,700 | $1,076 |
| Parker | 12,898 | $40,043 | $150,400 | $1,099 |
| City View | 746 | $37,688 | — | $1,154 |
| Sans Souci | 7,665 | $45,069 | $226,500 | $999 |
| Judson | 2,515 | $38,646 | $119,100 | $1,191 |
| Welcome | 6,527 | $66,094 | $206,300 | $1,103 |
| Dunean | 3,668 | $48,553 | $203,000 | $1,117 |
| Travelers Rest | 8,370 | $54,583 | $284,800 | $1,033 |
| Greenville | 72,935 | $71,472 | $487,500 | $1,312 |
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What is the median household income in Berea, SC?
The median household income in Berea is $49,829, 28% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $204,700, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Berea?
The median gross rent in Berea is $1,076 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Berea, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the South Carolina median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Berea?
The median age in Berea is 36.7 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Berea?
The average commute to work in Berea is 25 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berea?
The unemployment rate in Berea is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berea?
21.3% 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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