Living in Berlin, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 20,361 residents with a median age of 48.7. The median household income is $113,598 (19% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $374,600, the median rent is $1,402/month.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 20,361
- Median age
- 48.7State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $113,598State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $374,600State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,402/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 82.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.4%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Berlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berlin the median home value is $374,600, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,402 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,412 a month in housing costs.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $113,598 and the income per person is $56,362. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,629
- Owner-occupied
- 82.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.4%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.42
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 20,361
- Median age
- 48.7
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 8,388
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
44.9% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 19.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 20,361 | $113,598 | $374,600 | $1,402 |
| Kensington | 9,962 | $109,447 | $330,400 | $1,351 |
| Meriden | 60,545 | $71,253 | $241,200 | $1,294 |
| New Britain | 74,223 | $58,613 | $223,600 | $1,253 |
| Southington | 43,803 | $124,309 | $373,800 | $1,472 |
| Plantsville | 2,220 | $113,299 | $296,400 | $1,163 |
| Cromwell | 14,334 | $110,596 | $325,200 | $1,628 |
| Newington | 30,896 | $102,884 | $310,400 | $1,524 |
| Plainville | 17,551 | $84,343 | $254,000 | $1,126 |
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What is the median household income in Berlin, CT?
The median household income in Berlin is $113,598, 19% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Berlin?
The median home value in Berlin is $374,600, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Berlin?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $1,402 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Berlin, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 3.4%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 48.7 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 21 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?
The unemployment rate in Berlin is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berlin?
44.9% of adults in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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