Living in Berlin, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 7,539 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $102,855 (about the same as the New Jersey median), the median home value is $336,300, the median rent is $1,439/month.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 7,539
- Median age
- 39State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $102,855State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $336,300State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,439/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.4%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; an average commute of 36 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 $336,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,439 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,841 a month in housing costs.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $102,855 and the income per person is $46,514. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,973
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.66
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 7,539
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 2,793
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
37.4% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 7,539 | $102,855 | $336,300 | $1,439 |
| West Berlin | 2,285 | $99,674 | $236,800 | $1,384 |
| Pine Hill | 10,802 | $72,588 | $204,600 | $1,411 |
| Clementon | 5,410 | $62,979 | $223,500 | $1,169 |
| Gibbsboro | 2,435 | $100,313 | $308,400 | $1,420 |
| Lindenwold | 21,719 | $55,954 | $173,600 | $1,323 |
| Voorhees | 31,191 | $105,473 | $429,700 | $1,754 |
| Laurel Springs | 2,044 | $118,750 | $279,400 | $1,181 |
| Atco | 8,164 | $105,847 | $275,000 | $1,532 |
More for people moving to Berlin
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What is the median household income in Berlin, NJ?
The median household income in Berlin is $102,855, about the same as the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $336,300, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Berlin?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $1,439 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Berlin, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the New Jersey median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 39 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 36 minutes; 11% 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?
37.4% 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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