At a Glance
Median Income
$78,883
$38,880 per capita
Home Value
$345,100
Zillow: $434,987
Median Rent
$1,079/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
62/100K
1,378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 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)
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 $78,883 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,880. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,455 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berlin is $345,100 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $434,987. Median rent is $1,079/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Berlin reports 62 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,378/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.6% of adults in Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berlin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population5,161
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,527/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,883
Per Capita$38,880
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$4,138M
Avg Weekly Wage$882
Housing
A
Home Value$345,100
Rent$1,079
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$434,987
Housing Units1,943
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent62/100K
Property1,378/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary123/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,635/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Berlin was founded in 1868.
The median home in Berlin was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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