Berea city, Ohio
Berea city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Berea city is a geographic entity located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,920. The land area covers 5.68 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,920 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 37 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,230 | ±274 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,489 | ±303 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,230 | ±274 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 259 | ±152 |
| Median Home Value | $198,100 | ±$8,382 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,062 | ±$83 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,926 | ±$9,786 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,652 | ±$2,803 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,309 | ±369 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,925 | ±434 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 17,998 (2024)
ID: 132413
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
11 BEREA COMMONS, BEREA OH 44017-2560
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GUS Population: 1,240,594 (2024)
ID: 172248
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
1219 ONTARIO ST, RM 304, CLEVELAND OH 44113-1603
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Berea | 09-12 | Berea, OH | |
| Regular School Berea | PK-04 | Berea, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Maple Heights, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-09 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Strongsville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Independence, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Baldwin Wallace University
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College | 0.6 mi away | 275 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH, 44017-2088 |
4408262900
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BEREA BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 0.6 mi away | 7 BEREA COMMONS, BEREA, OH, 44017 |
(440) 234-5475
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Polaris Career Center
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College Vocational | 1.6 mi away | 7285 Old Oak Blvd, Middleburg Heights, OH, 44130-3375 |
4408917600
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MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 16699 BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HTS, OH, 44130 |
(440) 234-3600
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Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville
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College | 4.4 mi away | 17901 Southpark Center - Space 160, Strongsville, OH, 44136 |
4402559494246
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OLMSTED FALLS BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 8100 MAPLEWAY DRIVE, OLMSTED FALLS, OH, 44138 |
(440) 235-1150
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Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
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College | 4.8 mi away | 12955 Snow Rd, Parma, OH, 44130-3151 |
2162653151
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BROOK PARK BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 6155 ENGLE RD., BROOK PARK, OH, 44142 |
(216) 267-5250
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Valley College-Cleveland
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College | 6.8 mi away | 8700 Brookpark Road, Cleveland, OH, 44129-6810 |
2164538201
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STRONGSVILLE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 18700 WESTWOOD DR, STRONGSVILLE, OH, 44136 |
(440) 238-5530
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLEVELAND, OH US, located 2.9 miles from Berea city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.8° | 22.3° | 29.1° | 2.99" | 18.4" |
| February | 38.5° | 23.7° | 31.1° | 2.49" | 15.1" |
| March | 47.1° | 30.7° | 38.9° | 3.06" | 10.8" |
| April | 60.1° | 40.8° | 50.4° | 3.75" | 2.7" |
| May | 71.1° | 51.4° | 61.2° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.8° | 61.1° | 70.4° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.7° | 65.3° | 74.5° | 3.67" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.0° | 63.9° | 73.0° | 3.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.6° | 57.1° | 66.4° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.7° | 46.5° | 55.1° | 3.60" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.3° | 36.7° | 44.0° | 3.37" | 4.5" |
| December | 40.4° | 28.2° | 34.3° | 2.99" | 12.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Olmsted Falls city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| Middleburg Heights city | City | 2.5 mi | — |
| Brook Park city | City | 3.2 mi | — |
| North Olmsted city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Strongsville city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3903505690. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.