At a Glance
Median Income
$48,819
$23,072 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
Zillow: $166,559
Median Rent
$465/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
331/100K
1,745/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
73.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Berry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Berry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Berry a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Berry residents earn a median household income of $48,819 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,072. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Berry is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,559. Median rent is $465/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Berry reports 331 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,745/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Berry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Berry has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,063
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,819
Per Capita$23,072
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$863
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent$465
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$166,559
Housing Units406
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent331/100K
Property1,745/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation442 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+73.3%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 14%
Commute34 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Berry was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.