At a Glance
Median Income
$59,423
$28,718 per capita
Home Value
$144,100
Zillow: $255,403
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
15.4% smoking rate
How Berlin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berlin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berlin residents earn a median household income of $59,423 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,718. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berlin is $144,100 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,403. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
9.8% of adults in Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berlin has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population592
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,423
Per Capita$28,718
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,100
Rent$1,042
Ownership88.9%
Zillow$255,403
Housing Units292
Rent Burden38.1%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation817 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute29 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Berlin was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.