Apartments for rent in Berea, KY

A town located in Kentucky, Berea has a population of slightly more than 14,000. Young adults aged 15-24 will fit right in, as they account for an above-average percentage of the population. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just over 35, skews decidedly younger than most cities in Kentucky. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 58% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $673 per month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Kentucky. Each month, renters in Berea will save around $109 compared to the state average.

Among residents over the age of 25 in Berea, 17% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. If you're looking for career options, Berea has them in spades. The four most common industries are education, manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment. Together, these industries make up 31% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of residents work in transportation, making it the top field in the city. Berea workers bring in an average annual income of about $53,000, around $9,000 less than the Kentucky average. The city's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Berea has an average commute time of about 21 minutes, quicker than the Kentucky average of about 23 minutes. Many residents (37%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Few commuters (8%) walk to work, though the number far exceeds the national average.