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Berea, Kentucky

Introduction to Berea, Kentucky

Berea, Kentucky, in Madison county, is located 30 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The city is in the Lexington area, and has 9,851 residents.

Berea History

The city of Berea was originally a part of an area known as the Glade. In the year 1853, a free track of land of Glade was given to Reverend John Gregg Fee by Cassius Marcellus Clay. Fee established two churches in this land, and set up a college and a tiny village. The reverend named this land Berea, after the biblical town Veria. Berea College was the only integrated college in the region for over 35 years.

Berea and nearby Attractions

  • Boone Station State Historic Site
  • Constitution Square State Historic Site
  • Fort Boonesboro State Park
  • Bluegrass Heritage Museum
  • Camp Nelson Heritage Park

Things To Do In Berea

The area has a number of local churches that one can visit. These are Glades Church, Gospel Tabernacle, and the West Side Church. Visitors can enjoy the recreational facilities of camping, fishing, miniature golf, and picnic offered by the Fort Boonesborough State Park. Tourists can also join the natives in the local festivals like the International Festival and Spoonbread Festival, which are celebrated every year in the month of May and September respectively.

Berea Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International is the nearest international airport.

Berea Higher Education

The city is home to the Berea College. Apart from that, the Eastern Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky also offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Berea strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBerea Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Berea Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Berea, KY

Comparing Berea to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population21
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents85
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

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