At a Glance
Median Income
$43,972
$26,544 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
Zillow: $174,882
Median Rent
$804/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
1,075/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berlin residents earn a median household income of $43,972 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,544. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,043 business establishments, including 110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berlin is $113,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,882. Median rent is $804/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 104.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Berlin reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,075/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berlin has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population9,473
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,972
Per Capita$26,544
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,816M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$804
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$174,882
Housing Units4,291
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property1,075/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,270/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,591 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Berlin was founded in 1829.
The median home in Berlin was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Berlin Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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