Berne, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Adams County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,906 Population 1,691/sq mi density
$59,413 Median Income $30,450 per capita
$145,600 Home Value $258,915 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
71 Violent Crime/100K 212 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,413 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,600 home value, $735/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Berne, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,413
21% below
$30,450 per capita
Home Value
$145,600
48% below
Zillow: $258,915
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
81% below
212/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Berne Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Berne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
79%
Home Value
52%
Rent
63%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Berne a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Berne residents earn a median household income of $59,413 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,450. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 786 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Berne is $145,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,915. Median rent is $735/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Berne reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 212/100K.

Education

23.9% of adults in Berne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Berne has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,906
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,691/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,413
Per Capita$30,450
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$2,318M
Avg Weekly Wage$951

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,600
Rent$735
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$258,915
Housing Units1,591
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent71/100K
Property212/100K

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation866 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Berne was founded in 1852.
The median home in Berne was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.