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City of Berea, Kentucky

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About homes in Berea

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Berea in Madison County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1990Median year built1U.S. 1980
35%Built before 1980116% built since 2010
1988Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1992
61%Detached single-family115% in 5+ unit buildings
59%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$200kMedian home value1Kentucky median $206k

The median home in the city of Berea was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Kentucky median of 1982. That is older than the Madison County median of 1993.1 Berea's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 16% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 29%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Madison County as a whole (31% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1980s and 1990s, polybutylene supply lines, builder-grade windows and first-generation openers are the usual items a contractor confirms before quoting. Owner-occupied homes in Berea are older than rentals: a median build year of 1988 against 1992.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Berea is mostly detached single-family: 61% of units, with 15% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 59% of occupied homes in Berea are owner-occupied, below the Kentucky share of 68%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Berea is valued at $199,900 (ACS), close to the Kentucky median of $205,600. Within Madison County the median is $232,000, so Berea sits below it.1

The Crab Orchard 6 N station averages 91 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 25 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating dominates the year: about 4,131 heating degree days against 1,161 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Berea sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Berea are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Berea housing units by year built
Before 19405.1%
1940-195910.3%
1960-197920%
1980-199928.9%
2000-200919.4%
2010 or later16.3%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Crab Orchard 6 N, 10.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Berea, KY?

Most home remodeling projects in Berea, KY land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Berea?

The median home in the city of Berea was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Kentucky median of 1982. That is older than the Madison County median of 1993. Berea's housing is newer than the national mix: 35% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 16% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 29%, dates from 1980-1999. That makes it a newer stock than Madison County as a whole (31% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Berea climate like for exterior work?

The Crab Orchard 6 N station averages 91 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 25 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 51 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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