At a Glance
Median Income
$101,008
$47,885 per capita
Home Value
$310,000
Zillow: $396,844
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
13/100K
1,322/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
12.7% 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+
3.7 / 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 $101,008 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,885. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,090 business establishments, including 1,066 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berlin is $310,000 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,844. Median rent is $1,399/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Berlin reports 13 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,322/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berlin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population7,503
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density2,090/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,008
Per Capita$47,885
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$34,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,328
Housing
A+
Home Value$310,000
Rent$1,399
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$396,844
Housing Units3,007
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent13/100K
Property1,322/100K
Health
Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation145 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 63%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Berlin was founded in 1927.
The median home in Berlin was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 1,066 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.