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
Berea City Park
Park
Berea Memorial Park
Park
John G. Fee Park
Park
Alumni Field
Park
Shops (7) F
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

      Berea City Park
      Berea Memorial Park
      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

      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