Affordable Berea Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Berea.

About Berea, OH.

The small city of Berea is in Cuyahoga County, in Northeast Ohio. Established in 1836, Berea grew prosperous thanks to sandstone quarrying along the Rocky River, which flows directly through the city. It is also known as the location of Baldwin Wallace University, making Berea a city where the rhythms of daily life largely revolve around the academic calendar.

Berea is generally considered a western suburb of Cleveland, just 16 miles from Cleveland's downtown. Even so, Berea is its own city with much to offer, independent of its larger neighbor. Around 19,000 people live in Berea, and the community is known for its charming downtown district, ample parks and green spaces, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

What to do in Berea, OH

Being so close to Cleveland, Berea offers no shortage of nearby attractions. Still, there's a lot to see and do within Berea, including shopping and dining, parks, museums, and annual events and festivals. Some of the top attractions in Berea, OH, include:

• Cuyahoga County Fair - A tradition for over 125 years, the Cuyahoga County Fair is held every summer in Berea, typically in mid-August. The week-long fair includes carnival rides and games, food and drink, live music and entertainment, a flea market, and a craft show.
• Cleveland Browns Training Facility - The training facility of the Cleveland Browns (officially known as the CrossCountry Mortgage Campus of the Cleveland Browns) is located in Berea, OH. The facility is open to the public during the summer months for official free Training Camp games, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite team.
• Rocky River - The Rocky River flows through the heart of Berea, providing a wealth of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Parks along its course, like the Rocky River Reservation and Music Mound Picnic Area, are open to the public for hiking, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, kayaking and other activities.

Working in Berea, OH

Overall, the job market in Berea, OH, leans slightly toward white-collar professions, though there is a healthy mix of traditionally blue-collar jobs. Many people are employed in administrative support, sales jobs, management occupations, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Unemployment in Berea is below average for the U.S., and recent job growth has been positive.

Across Cuyahoga County, healthcare is one of the leading industries. The county's two largest employers are Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals. Because Berea is less than a 30-minute drive from Downtown Cleveland, it is also ubiquitous for residents to commute to a wide range of jobs elsewhere in the metro area.

Berea, OH Neighborhoods

Berea is a fairly small city, encompassing about 5.8 square miles. Even so, it has several distinct neighborhoods, each with its unique character. Some of the more popular places to live in Berea, OH, include:

• Downtown / City Center - Berea's City Center includes a small but thriving downtown business district with locally-owned restaurants, cafes, and pubs. This neighborhood also includes a large residential area, mostly comprised of medium-sized midcentury homes, with a median real estate value of $169,000. The majority of residences are owner-occupied.
• Baldwin Wallace University - In the neighborhood surrounding Baldwin Wallace University, life largely revolves around college life. With a median real estate value of $161,000, residences include single-family homes and several apartment complexes. About half are owner-occupied, and many rentals cater to students.
• Berea North - The median real estate value is $183 in Berea North, a suburban neighborhood made up of small to medium-sized single-family homes. Front Street bounds the neighborhood to the east and Sheldon Road to the north. Along its western edge is a stretch of beautiful parkland, including Berea Falls Scenic Overlook.

Berea, OH School District

The Berea City School District encompasses Berea along with the neighboring communities of Brook Park, Middleburg Heights, and parts of Olmsted Falls. The district is made up of three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, which collectively serve about 5,700 students. The district has been noted for its excellent teachers and quality clubs and programs.

Berea is also home to Baldwin Wallace University, a private liberal arts college offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 85 different programs of study. Due to its proximity to Cleveland, Berea is also within a 30-minute drive of more than a dozen additional colleges and universities.

Moving to Berea, OH Resource Guide

As with any city, there's a learning curve when it comes to moving to Berea, OH. Fortunately, the city of Berea provides a wealth of resources for new residents. On the official city website you'll find useful information like contact info for the local Police and Fire Department, as well as details about Berea Parks & Recreation and upcoming events.

Water and sewer services are provided by the City of Berea Water Department. For additional utilities, including gas, electricity, and cellular service, consult this listing.

Berea, OH Housing

The overall cost of living in Berea, OH, is 16.9% lower than the U.S. average, making it a very affordable place to live. Utilities, healthcare, and transportation costs are all below average. Housing is particularly inexpensive, with a median home cost of $184,000.

Rental rates, while roughly on par with Ohio, are well below the national average. A one-bedroom apartment in Berea, OH, typically rents for $709, while a three-bedroom apartment typically rents for $1,132.