Berlin, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green Lake County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,523 Population 933/sq mi density
$55,216 Median Income $27,488 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $214,673 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,216 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $814/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Berlin, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,216
27% below
$27,488 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
49% below
Zillow: $214,673
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°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
73%
Home Value
51%
Rent
70%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berlin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $55,216 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,488. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berlin is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,673. Median rent is $814/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Berlin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 533/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berlin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,523
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density933/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,216
Per Capita$27,488
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$904M
Avg Weekly Wage$952

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$814
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$214,673
Housing Units2,663
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property533/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,058/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation771 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Berlin was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.