Living in Berlin, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 103 residents with a median age of 61.6. The median household income is $66,250 (21% lower than the Illinois median).
Berlin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 103
- Median age
- 61.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $83,390
- Homeowners
- 96.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $66,250 and the income per person is $36,572. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 96.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.5%
- Vacant
- 14.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.81
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 103
- Median age
- 61.6
- Under 18
- 2.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 57
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
0% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 57.9%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 103 | $66,250 | — | — |
| New Berlin | 1,442 | $70,179 | $163,400 | $643 |
| Loami | 782 | $57,813 | $131,900 | $907 |
| Curran | 115 | $53,750 | $107,100 | $850 |
| Pleasant Plains | 886 | $89,643 | $169,000 | $1,079 |
| Ashland | 999 | $68,060 | $98,500 | $571 |
| Waverly | 1,375 | $55,671 | $98,400 | $772 |
| Leland Grove | 1,517 | $130,833 | $274,300 | $1,261 |
| Jerome | 1,807 | $65,189 | $127,800 | $951 |
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Berlin ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Berlin: FAQ
What is the median household income in Berlin, IL?
The median household income in Berlin is $66,250, 21% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Berlin, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 61.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 26 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?
The unemployment rate in Berlin is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berlin?
0% 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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