Berlin, WI

Wisconsin · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
5,523 Population
$55,216 Median Income
$143,800 Home Value
$814 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
55 Violent Crime / 100K
41.6 yrs Median Age
15.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population5,523
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density933/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 89.8%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$55,216
Per Capita Income$27,488
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty Rate11.3%
County GDP$904M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$143,800
Zillow Value$208,110
Median Rent$814
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Depression25.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime55/100K
Property Crime3,072/100K
Murder36.6/100K
Vehicle Theft73.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Jan / Jul17° / 71°
Rain35 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Work From Home4.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Berlin Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,216
Home Value$143,800
Median Rent$814
Poverty Rate11.3%
Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
Unemployment2.0%
Violent Crime54.9 /100K
Avg Temperature45.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,523
Population Density933 per sq mi
Median Age41.6 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89.8% Black 1.1% Hispanic 1.8% Other 7.3%
White89.8%
Black or African American1.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.3%

Language

English Only93.7%
Spanish Speakers6.3%
English 93.7% Spanish 6.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability20.3%
Health Insurance94.2%

Income

27% below avg
Median Household Income$55,216
Per Capita Income$27,488
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$952
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,664

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.0%
Poverty Rate11.3%
Total Establishments (County)534
County GDP$904M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation50
Healthcare Facilities46
Retail Stores68
Manufacturing32
Total Establishments534

Industry Mix

Restaurants 50 Healthcare 46 Retail 68 Manufacturing 32

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,664
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,577

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.1 min
Work From Home4.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

49% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$143,800
Zillow Home Value Index$208,110

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied58.6%

Rental Costs

30% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$814

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedroom$1,097
3 Bedroom$1,405
4 Bedroom$1,572

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,577
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.57%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.2%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity31.9%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.2%
Regular Checkup73.7%
Premature Death Rate8,058 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access65.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)46
Restaurants (County)50

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime54.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter36.6 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault18.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,072.4 /100K
Burglary512.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,487.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft73.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

17°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Annual Average45.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation35.2 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Land Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density933 per sq mi
Latitude43.9697°
Longitude-88.9500°
County FIPS55047

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.6%
D 31.3%

Republican +36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
High School+89.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density933 per sq mi
Land Area5.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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