Demographics

Distinctions:

Safest Cities in Ohio - Rated #16 - Safewise Rankings

Sixth Safest College Town in America - 2025 Safewise Rankings

92nd Percentile of Best Places to Live in the United States - 2025 Area Vibes Rankings  

Top 5 Best Cleveland Suburbs for Young Professionals - 2025 Movoto Rankings

United States Census Bureau:

Population - 17,922
Median Age - 38 years of age
Median Household Income - $71.896
Percentage of High School Graduation or Higher - 96.1%
Number of Households - 6,995
Number of Businesses - 1,571

Transportation: 

RTA Bus with many stops throughout the city.

Police Department:

26 Full Time Police Officers
1 Full Time School Resource Officer
2 Part Time School Resource Officers
11 Auxiliary Officers

Fire Department:

21 Full Time Firefighters
1 Fire Prevention Officer
1 Chief
22 are Paramedics

Hospital:

Southwest General Health Center

Water Plant Capacity: 

3.6 Million GPD
Average Capacity: 2.1 Million GPD

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

Sales Tax:

8% 

Civic and Professional Organizations:

• Berea Historical Society
• Business and Professional Women
• Junior Achievement
• Kiwanis
• Rotary