Demographics

Distinctions:

Safest Cities in Ohio - 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 - Safewise Rankings

Tenth Safest College Town in America - 2020 Safewise Rankings

98th Percentile of Best Places to Live in the United States - 2018 Area Vibes Rankings  

Top 5 Best Cleveland Suburbs for Young Professionals - 2016 Movoto Rankings

Third Best Commute in Greater Cleveland - 2015 Nerdwallet Study

Top 10 Best Communities in Cleveland - 2014 Cleveland New Homes Guide

United States Census Bureau:

Population - 19,903
Median Age - 38 years of age
Median Household Income - $57,896
Percentage of High School Graduation or Higher - 92%
Number of Housing Units - 7,900
Number of Businesses - 1,571
Number of Jobs: 12,015

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