The Town FilesBerea, Ohio
City in Cuyahoga County · population 18,545 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $198,100
- Household income
- $74,926
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 64 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 37.0
Berea is a city of 18,545 people in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The median home is worth $198,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 93% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 93% of Ohio towns.
How Berea ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Berea is worth $198,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $74,926, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,062 a month. 72.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berea | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,062 | $914 |
| Median household income | $74,926 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 72.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Berea
| People | Berea | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 17.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Berea
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 22.3°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 63.8 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 111 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berea since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 29 deaths and 577 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 92 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 7, 2010.
Severe weather in Cuyahoga County since 1996
Cuyahoga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| January 3, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4098: Severe Storms And Flooding Due To The Remnants Of Hurricane Sandy |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Cuyahoga County
Cuyahoga County had 705,152 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,134 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Berea itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Berea
2 public schools with 2,485 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berea-Midpark High School | 9-12 | 1,821 | 19.8 |
| Grindstone Elementary School | PK-4 | 664 | 17.0 |
Towns near Berea
- Olmsted Falls, OH2.2 mi · 8,582 people · home $239,300
- Middleburg Heights, OH2.5 mi · 16,004 people · home $228,400
- Brook Park, OH3.2 mi · 18,595 people · home $169,600
- North Olmsted, OH4.3 mi · 32,442 people · home $219,800
- Strongsville, OH4.3 mi · 46,491 people · home $298,300
- Fairview Park, OH5.0 mi · 17,291 people · home $239,100
- Parma Heights, OH5.3 mi · 20,863 people · home $175,100
- Westlake, OH6.5 mi · 34,228 people · home $368,200
Berea questions
Is Berea, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berea scores better for retirees than 63% of Ohio towns and quieter than 9%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Berea?
The median owner-occupied home in Berea is valued at $198,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,926, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,062 a month.
What is the weather like in Berea?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 63.8 inches of snow.
Does Berea get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berea since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)