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Berea
  • Town in Kentucky
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Berea

#6,408 in Best Places to Live in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
    Berea is a town in Kentucky with a population of 15,465. Berea is in Madison County and is one of the best places to live in Kentucky. Living in Berea offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Berea and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Berea are above average.
    Population
    15,465
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $138,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $744
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      36.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      217.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      959.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      214.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      11%
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    Working in Berea

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,974
    National
    $69,021
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