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Berlin, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Colquitt County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
639 Population 761/sq mi density
$53,047 Median Income $21,864 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $186,846 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,047 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, $792/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Berlin, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,047
29% below
$21,864 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $186,846
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
23.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
306 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
71%
Home Value
33%
Rent
68%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berlin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Berlin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population639
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,047
Per Capita$21,864
Unemployment2.6%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,173/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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
Broadband72.2%
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.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.