Living in Berlin, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 9,383 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $45,180 (54% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $131,000, the median rent is $815/month.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 9,383
- Median age
- 44.6State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $45,180State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $131,000State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $815/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
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 $131,000, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $815 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,336 a month in housing costs.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $45,180 and the income per person is $28,022. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,308
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.08
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 9,383
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 3,705
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 9,383 | $45,180 | $131,000 | $815 |
| Milan | 1,334 | $70,300 | $259,400 | $878 |
| Randolph | 420 | $101,750 | $407,000 | $1,667 |
| Gorham | 2,682 | $61,275 | $161,600 | $838 |
| Stark | 419 | $71,750 | $197,700 | — |
| Jefferson | 1,013 | $67,188 | $296,700 | $867 |
| Shelburne | 530 | $93,125 | $280,200 | $1,130 |
| Dummer | 299 | $91,250 | $242,200 | — |
| Lancaster | 3,216 | $68,911 | $215,700 | $1,019 |
More for people moving to Berlin
Berlin ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Berlin: FAQ
What is the median household income in Berlin, NH?
The median household income in Berlin is $45,180, 54% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $131,000, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Berlin?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $815 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Berlin, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 44.6 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 19 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?
The unemployment rate in Berlin is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berlin?
14.1% 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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