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Berlin, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Camden County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
7,503 Population 2,090/sq mi density
$101,008 Median Income $47,885 per capita
$310,000 Home Value $381,092 Zillow
$1,399 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 1,678 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,008 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$310,000 home value, $1,399/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Berlin, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,008
34% above
$47,885 per capita
Home Value
$310,000
10% above
Zillow: $381,092
Median Rent
$1,399/mo
20% above
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
1,678/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.1%
16% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
290 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
134%
Home Value
110%
Rent
120%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berlin a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 1.2% (67% 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 $381,092. 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 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,678/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population7,503
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density2,090/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,008
Per Capita$47,885
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$34,620M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,328

Housing

A+
Home Value$310,000
Rent$1,399
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$381,092
Housing Units3,007
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property1,678/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary280/100K

Health

Obesity27.1%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,984/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 1,066 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.