Berlin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bedford County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,407 Population 2,616/sq mi density
$53,973 Median Income $26,722 per capita
$122,800 Home Value $192,250 Zillow
$760 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
51 Violent Crime/100K 462 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,973 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,800 home value, $760/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Berlin, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,973
28% below
$26,722 per capita
Home Value
$122,800
56% below
Zillow: $192,250
Median Rent
$760/mo
35% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
51/100K
86% below
462/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
47°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
72%
Home Value
44%
Rent
65%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
14%
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 $53,973 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,722. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,246 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berlin is $122,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,250. Median rent is $760/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Berlin reports 51 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 462/100K.

Education

12.6% of adults in Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berlin has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,407
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density2,616/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,973
Per Capita$26,722
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$2,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$957

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,800
Rent$760
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$192,250
Housing Units1,013
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent51/100K
Property462/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation2,297 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Berlin was founded in 1784.
The median home in Berlin was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.