Living in Berne, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berne · Census data 2020–2024
Berne has 3,965 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $62,159 (14% lower than the Indiana median), the median home value is $151,700, the median rent is $792/month.
Berne at a glance
- Population
- 3,965
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $62,159State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $151,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $792/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Berne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Indiana median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Berne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berne the median home value is $151,700, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,101 a month in housing costs.
Berne median household income
The median household income in Berne is $62,159 and the income per person is $30,299. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Berne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,582
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.53
Berne demographics
- Population
- 3,965
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 1,488
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berne ›
Education in Berne
25.8% of adults 25 and older in Berne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berne
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 6.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Berne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berne | 3,965 | $62,159 | $151,700 | $792 |
| Geneva | 1,347 | $52,500 | $127,300 | $676 |
| Linn Grove | 396 | $75,071 | $162,900 | — |
| Monroe | 707 | $74,063 | $164,400 | $699 |
| Bryant | 258 | $58,295 | $66,000 | $950 |
| Willshire | 391 | $47,500 | $80,000 | $867 |
| Decatur | 9,811 | $58,646 | $142,800 | $820 |
| Bluffton | 10,529 | $57,539 | $149,600 | $732 |
| Wren | 206 | $50,625 | $82,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Berne, IN?
The median household income in Berne is $62,159, 14% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Berne?
The median home value in Berne is $151,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Berne?
The median gross rent in Berne is $792 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Berne, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Indiana median.
What is the median age in Berne?
The median age in Berne is 33.6 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Berne?
The average commute to work in Berne is 20 minutes; 9.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berne?
The unemployment rate in Berne is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berne?
25.8% of adults in Berne 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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