Living a Cultural Center Lifestyle in Berea, Kentucky

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Where to Retire in Berea and Home Prices

Active adults can live near the campus in the larger homes available there, or in historic homes in the town proper. With the legions of retirees moving to this community we expect many active adult developments will be built in the area.
Real estate prices are significantly lower than elsewhere in the Sunbelt or coastal regions of the U.S. The median home value was $179,558 in mid-2021, according to Zillow.

What Is Special about Berea

 College town with a vital university; Folk Arts and Crafts Capital; 3 big annual arts and crafts festivals;  Berea College has a huge endowment and no one pays tuition; It is a dry town (no alcohol purchased or served); Kentucky Artisan Center; Berea Country Club (9 hole golf) plus other golf courses; Very low cost of living.

What Is Not Special about Berea

It is a dry town (no alcohol purchased or served), which often has a negative affect on restaurant selection. It is a small town that is growing extraordinarily fast, subject to future problems.

Climate and Physical Environment

Berea is located in central Kentucky. Foothills of the wooded Appalachian Mountains roll away to the south and east. The climate is milder than in the north but one can experience all 4 seasons. The average July high temperature is 87 and the average January low is 26. The wettest month is May (5").

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Berea College provides many of the cultural resources in this town. Elderhostel holds classes here occasionally. There are 3 large annual arts and crafts fairs held in Berea. In addition there are many galleries for the arts and crafts.

Crime

There is very little crime in Berea.

Medical Facilities

Berea Hospital; Berea Health Care Center is a nursing home.

Transportation

Blue Grass Airport in Lexington is 38 miles, Cincinnati Airport is 104 miles. Interstate 75 is close to town.

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