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East Berlin, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · York County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,575 Population 2,250/sq mi density
$71,528 Median Income $36,818 per capita
$215,700 Home Value $334,083 Zillow
$1,066 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,528 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,700 home value, $1,066/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

East Berlin, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,528
5% below
$36,818 per capita
Home Value
$215,700
23% below
Zillow: $334,083
Median Rent
$1,066/mo
8% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How East Berlin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
77%
Rent
92%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Berlin a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Berlin residents earn a median household income of $71,528 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,818. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,389 business establishments, including 789 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Berlin is $215,700 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,083. Median rent is $1,066/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

East Berlin reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

25.1% of adults in East Berlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Berlin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,575
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density2,250/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,528
Per Capita$36,818
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$28,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,201

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,700
Rent$1,066
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$334,083
Housing Units678
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death7,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation429 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

East Berlin was founded in 1764.
The median home in East Berlin was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 789 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.