Berea City Center, Berea, OH

Is City Center a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe480

Medium511

Low911

Other2333

72 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape9

Child involved25

Assault9

Other36

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a suspicious person and truck reported near Parma Park Boulevard in Parma. A caller said someone was walking with a flashlight between two houses and that a truck with very bright lights was following them. Officers checked the area toward Pearl Road and it appears no one was found around the truck before they cleared the scene.	Parma Park Blvd, Parma, OH 44130	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer requested a report number for a gross sexual imposition (GSI) case reported near Riverside Dr in Cleveland.	Riverside Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135	Sex-Related Incident
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suspicious persons incident near Emory Drive in Brook Park, where the caller said two tall males with flashlights returned to the home and were seen in the backyard after officers had previously left the area.	Emory Dr, Brook Park, OH 44142	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded near Rocky River Drive by a retail store and a nearby shelter for a possible traffic hazard. A black SUV had reportedly struck a fence behind the store and was left running with no one inside. The male driver was said to have run away on foot. Officers located a Hyundai Tucson with a reported stolen license plate and a broken ignition collar.	Rocky River Dr, Cleveland, OH 44135	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an open-line call from a woman near Columbia Square reporting that someone stole her debit card. Background noise suggested a possible disturbance or fight before the call disconnected.	Columbia Square, North Olmsted, OH 44070	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a code 2 call about a possible prowler near Emory Drive in Brook Park. A man reportedly knocked on a door asking for someone, then walked around the house, and was later seen a couple of houses away looking for a relative while carrying a (description withheld).	Emory Dr, Brook Park, OH 44142	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported completing a premise check near Maple Way and indicated that everything appeared to be okay.	Mapleway Dr, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to West 192nd Street and Parkmount Avenue for a reported parking violation involving a gray small SUV parked on or across a line. A possible vehicle plate number was checked by radio.	Parkmount Ave & W 192nd St, Cleveland, OH 44135	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call related to a possible vehicle collision near Hummel Road, involving a 37-year-old woman with a head injury. Police are already at the scene.	Hummel Rd, Brook Park, OH 44142	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call linked to a vehicle crash near Hummel Road involving a 37-year-old woman with a reported head cut, with police already on scene.	Hummel Rd, Brook Park, OH 44142	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$259,752

Average Rent

$1,832

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview of Berea City Center

Berea City Center is a suburban neighborhood in Berea, Ohio, featuring mostly medium to small single-family homes and apartments built primarily between 1940 and 1969, with some from 1970 to 1999.

The neighborhood is popular among college students due to its walkability and safety, ranking in the top 3.9% of college-friendly places in Ohio.

SuburbanCollege-FriendlyEstablished Homes

Quick Facts

College-Friendly Rank	Top 3.9%

Housing market and real estate character

The housing stock consists mainly of medium to small single-family homes and apartment complexes, with most residences owner occupied.

Owner Occupied Rate	Most residential real estate is owner occupied
Housing Age	Majority built between 1940 and 1969, some between 1970 and 1999

What buyers will notice right away

Homes are mostly older, well-established, reflecting a mature community.

High owner occupancy suggests residential stability.

Families and Lifestyle

Berea City Center is favored by college students and offers a walkable, safe environment with a mix of housing types.

College Student Hub — The neighborhood's popularity fluctuates with the academic calendar, reflecting its strong student presence.

College-Friendly Rank	Top 3.9% in Ohio
Walkability	High

Demographics and Culture

Executive, Management, and Professional Occupations	48.4%
English Speaking Households	98.4%
Top Ancestries	Irish (25.6%), German (23.5%), Polish (15.0%), Italian (14.8%), English (10.6%)
Unique Ancestries	Welsh (9.5%), Slovak (7.4%)