At a Glance
Median Income
$53,047
$21,864 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $186,846
Median Rent
$792/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
23.0% 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
3.3 / 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 $53,047 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,864. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,170 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berlin is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,846. Median rent is $792/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
9.0% of adults in Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berlin has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population639
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,047
Per Capita$21,864
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$2,121M
Avg Weekly Wage$884
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$792
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$186,846
Housing Units290
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,173/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
Elevation264 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute19 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Berlin was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Thomasville Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.