Housing in Berea

Berea's housing market runs genuinely affordable across both sale prices and rents, with a real, modest cross-source spread.

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A real, modest sale-price spread

Zillow's own average home value ran $252,888 (up ~0.1% YoY), while Redfin's median sale price ran somewhat higher at $259,359 in June 2026 (down ~3.7% YoY) -- a genuinely narrower spread than some other Kentucky markets in this project's buildout.

Genuinely affordable rent

Berea's average rent ran approximately $931-$1,103 across sources, roughly 38.4% below the national average of $1,792 -- with 1-bedroom units median $975 as of July 2026.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.