Living in Berlin, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 3,378 residents with a median age of 49.7. The median household income is $121,336 (17% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $616,600, the median rent is $2,420/month.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 3,378
- Median age
- 49.7State: 40
- Median household income
- $121,336State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $616,600State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $2,420/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.3%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Berlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berlin the median home value is $616,600, 85% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,420 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,113 a month in housing costs.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $121,336 and the income per person is $62,159. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,495
- Owner-occupied
- 77.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.7%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.33
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 3,378
- Median age
- 49.7
- Under 18
- 13.4%
- 65 and older
- 30.1%
- Households
- 1,447
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
48.3% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 3,378 | $121,336 | $616,600 | $2,420 |
| Clinton | 15,563 | $89,781 | $387,300 | $1,402 |
| Bolton | 5,737 | $205,449 | $796,000 | $1,583 |
| Northborough | 15,750 | $153,199 | $620,000 | $1,919 |
| Hudson | 20,077 | $103,400 | $496,800 | $1,406 |
| Boylston | 4,948 | $140,962 | $578,600 | $2,032 |
| South Lancaster | 2,177 | $109,173 | $421,400 | $1,893 |
| Marlborough | 41,647 | $91,968 | $513,100 | $1,871 |
| Stow | 7,165 | $185,809 | $729,600 | $1,782 |
More for people moving to Berlin
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What is the median household income in Berlin, MA?
The median household income in Berlin is $121,336, 17% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $616,600, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Berlin?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $2,420 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Berlin, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 49.7 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 34 minutes; 29.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?
The unemployment rate in Berlin is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berlin?
48.3% 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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