Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea Cafe & Grill
Coffee Shop
Berea Coffee & Tea Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Indian Fort Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (16) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Gold Star Chili
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Moore's Grocery
Grocery Store
Parks (7) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Berea City Park
Park
Berea Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
John G. Fee Park
Park
Alumni Field
Park
Shops (7) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Robie & Robie Fine Books
Books
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Radio Shack
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Berea.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Berea is 91/100 - which is 1% higher than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Berea crime rates are 1,306 per 100k, which is 21% lower than Kentucky
Property Crime
1,202 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
105 crimes per 100k A+
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employment D

The median income in Berea is $44,357 - which is 1% lower than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$44,357 F
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Saint Joseph Berea
Hospital
Berea Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Berea Police & Municipal Center
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Berea home prices are $130,000 - which is 3% higher than Kentucky
Home Price
$130,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C+

The Berea graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% higher than Kentucky
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (7) B-
Foley Middle School
Shannon Johnson Elementary School
Berea Community Elementary School
Berea Community Middle School
Silver Creek Elementary School
Farristown Middle School
High Schools (2) C-
Madison Southern High School
Berea Community High School
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ratings A+

Berea has an overall rating of 94% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A
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Berera, KY: A Craftstmans Paradise 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I love a laid-back atmosphere, which is why Berea, Kentucky is the perfect place of residence for me! It has breath-taking scenery and a relaxed environment. A sense of art and, crafting, and exploration thrive at the heart of our city. Peaceful surroundings in Berea promote a sa ...Read More fe and secure culture in our low-crime, affordable cost of living city.

Our Appalachian landscape provides an amazing view for all nature lovers! Our bicycle and hiking trails are sure to impress any outdoor enthusiast, as well as the golf course at our country club. Berea is also home to some of the best farmland in the nation with produce grown and sold at our year-round farmers market.

Although it does snow in Berea during the winter, the summertime months make up for the wintertime months with gorgeous scenery and beautiful climate. Our summers tend to stay between seventy and eighty degrees which leaves plenty of opportunity to enjoy all of the outdoor activities that are offered! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Berea? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Berea City Park
      Berea Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
      John G. Fee Park
      Alumni Field

      Entertainment

      Indian Fort Theatre

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Sonic
      Dairy Queen
      Domino's
      Little Caesars
      Subway
      Subway
      Gold Star Chili

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Berea? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Berea.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      5% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Berea? The cost of living in Berea is 91/100 - which is 1% higher than Kentucky.
      Berea
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Kentucky
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Berea? Berea crime rates are 1,306, which are 21% lower than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      1,306 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Berea? The median income in Berea is $44,357 which is 1% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $44,35720% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,05226% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      36% lower than the US average

      C Health & Safety

      Is Berea a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Joseph Berea

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Berea home prices? Berea home prices are $130,000 - which is 3% higher than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $130,00030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $73922% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      19% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Berea have good schools? The Berea graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% higher than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Berea a good place to live? Berea has an overall rating of 94% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      6 total surveys

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