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Berea, KY

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Berea.

Population: 28,721 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Berea, KY is $255,592 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,950 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $923/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$255,592

Typical home value

+0.8%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$255,592
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.0%
10-year appreciation
+96.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$257,058
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$258,950
Median list price
$279,900
Median price per sqft
$172
1-year sale-price change
-7.4%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
118
For-sale inventory
154
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
135
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
66 days
New listings (monthly)
46

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$923/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$691/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$859/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$993/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Berea Independent, Madison County
Schools include
Berea Community Elementary School, Berea Community High School, Berea Community Middle School, Kingston Elementary School, Silver Creek Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
45
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
63.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
Annual snowfall
1.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,436
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,341

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Camp Nelson National Monument (17 mi)
National parks include
Camp Nelson National Monument, Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Berea-Richmond Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Kentucky Regional Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
13
Hospitals include
CHI SAINT JOSEPH BEREA NF, SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL, SAINT JOSEPH LONDON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+480 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
59.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,363
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
86.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,100
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
813

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BereaState medianUS median
Typical home value$255,592$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$258,950$234,500$325,000
Median days on market55 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$923/mo$1,376/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,363$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Berea, KY?
$255,592.
What is the median sale price in Berea, KY?
$258,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Berea, KY?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Berea, KY?
Typical rent: $923/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Berea, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, hail.
Is Berea, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 45 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Berea, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Berea, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Berea, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Berea, KY?
10 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Berea, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 10.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Berea, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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