Median Income
$60,400
20% lower than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.1%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$750
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.4%
40% higher than US avg
How Berwick Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population2,455
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density973/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,400
Per Capita$42,320
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty17.4%
Commute19 min
Housing
A
Home Value$250,000
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,045
Rent Burden22.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+26.8%
Graduate+6.6%
Is Berwick a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Berwick receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Berwick has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Berwick is $60,400, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Berwick is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.8% have completed high school.
Berwick has a population of 2,455 with a density of 973 people per square mile. The median age is 56.8 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.2%), with 2.3% Asian.
Population
2,455
Total Population
2021 Census
56.8yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 3.7% |
The median household income in Berwick is $60,400, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $60,400 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $42,320 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.8% |
| 200% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% |
| 40% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
The median home value in Berwick is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 22.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.8% |
| Housing Units | 1,045 |
Property Tax