Berlin, NH

Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Coos County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,473 Population 154/sq mi density
$43,972 Median Income $26,544 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $185,545 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
127 Violent Crime/100K 1,762 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$43,972 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Berlin, NH

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,972
41% below
$26,544 per capita
Home Value
$113,500
60% below
Zillow: $185,545
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
127/100K
67% below
1,762/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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
59%
Home Value
40%
Rent
69%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berlin a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 5.2% (44% above 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 $185,545. 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 127 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,762/100K.

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 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population9,473
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,972
Per Capita$26,544
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$1,816M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,500
Rent$804
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$185,545
Housing Units4,291
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent127/100K
Property1,762/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,270/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.