Living in West Berlin, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
West Berlin has 2,285 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $99,674 (4% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $236,800, the median rent is $1,384/month.
West Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 2,285
- Median age
- 42.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $99,674State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $236,800State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,384/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the New Jersey median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Berlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Berlin the median home value is $236,800, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,384 per month, which is 40.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,884 a month in housing costs.
West Berlin median household income
The median household income in West Berlin is $99,674 and the income per person is $41,174. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in West Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 868
- Owner-occupied
- 79.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.63
West Berlin demographics
- Population
- 2,285
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 868
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Berlin ›
Education in West Berlin
26.3% of adults 25 and older in West Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.2%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
West Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Berlin | 2,285 | $99,674 | $236,800 | $1,384 |
| Berlin | 7,539 | $102,855 | $336,300 | $1,439 |
| Clementon | 5,410 | $62,979 | $223,500 | $1,169 |
| Gibbsboro | 2,435 | $100,313 | $308,400 | $1,420 |
| Pine Hill | 10,802 | $72,588 | $204,600 | $1,411 |
| 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 |
| Echelon | 13,284 | $82,932 | $328,600 | $1,717 |
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What is the median household income in West Berlin, NJ?
The median household income in West Berlin is $99,674, 4% lower than 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 West Berlin?
The median home value in West Berlin is $236,800, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in West Berlin?
The median gross rent in West Berlin is $1,384 per month, about 40.5% of household income.
Is West Berlin, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the New Jersey median.
What is the median age in West Berlin?
The median age in West Berlin is 42.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in West Berlin?
The average commute to work in West Berlin is 28 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Berlin?
The unemployment rate in West Berlin is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Berlin?
26.3% of adults in West 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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