Berea, Kentucky · ZIP 40403

Berea — ZIP 40403

Berea (40403) scores 80/100 — Good for Kentucky. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $257K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share19%

Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index64/100

Avg math proficiency39%

Avg reading proficiency51%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$257K

Median rent$1,092/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$257K

Median Rent

$1,092/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,067

Violent Crime

163

Property Crime

904

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Madison County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Farristown Middle School	06–08	463	54%	64%
Madison Southern High School	09–12	1,224	51%	63%
Shannon Johnson Elementary School	PK–05	473	49%	61%
Kingston Elementary School	PK–05	608	38%	50%
Berea Community High School	09–12	309	37%	47%
Silver Creek Elementary School	PK–05	490	36%	48%
Foley Middle School	06–08	429	36%	58%
Berea Community Middle School	06–08	214	31%	37%
Berea Community Elementary School	PK–05	448	21%	35%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

26,733

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

37.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40403 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 40403 has a school score of 64/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 40403 is approximately $257K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 40403 in Berea has an overall NeighborScore of 80/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.