Living in Berlin, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 5,232 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $81,438 (21% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $423,500, the median rent is $1,091/month.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 5,232
- Median age
- 37.6State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $81,438State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $423,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,091/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 55.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
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 $423,500, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,091 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,984 a month in housing costs.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $81,438 and the income per person is $40,073. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,973
- Owner-occupied
- 55.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.4%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.84
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 5,232
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 1,780
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.7%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 5,232 | $81,438 | $423,500 | $1,091 |
| Ocean Pines | 12,351 | $91,824 | $380,100 | $2,069 |
| West Ocean City | 5,198 | $97,165 | $423,700 | $1,620 |
| Whaleyville | 198 | $115,288 | $187,800 | — |
| Newark | 244 | $92,361 | $337,500 | — |
| Willards | 1,280 | $75,333 | $216,100 | $1,460 |
| Powellville | 230 | $119,531 | $229,300 | — |
| Selbyville | 3,097 | $75,592 | $432,900 | $1,152 |
| Ocean City | 6,903 | $77,750 | $429,000 | $1,353 |
More for people moving to Berlin
Berlin ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Berlin: FAQ
What is the median household income in Berlin, MD?
The median household income in Berlin is $81,438, 21% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $423,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Berlin?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $1,091 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Berlin, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 37.6 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 21 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?
The unemployment rate in Berlin is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berlin?
41.9% 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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