Living in Berlin, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024

Berlin has 50 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $98,750 (29% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $47,100.

Berlin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Berlin at a glance

Population
50
Median age
34.4State: 35.9
Median household income
$98,750State: $76,657
Median home value
$47,100State: $249,900
Homeowners
94.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
Average commute
50 min

Is Berlin a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 81% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2%.

Cons: An average commute of 50 minutes.

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 $47,100, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Berlin$47,100
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Berlin median household income

The median household income in Berlin is $98,750 and the income per person is $35,444. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Berlin$98,750
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
19
Owner-occupied
94.1%
Renter-occupied
5.9%
Vacant
10.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.94

Berlin demographics

Population
50
Median age
34.4
Under 18
38%
65 and older
12%
Households
17
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
6.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›

Education in Berlin

34.5% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Berlin34.5%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Berlin

Unemployment rate
0%State: 2.8%
Average commute
50 minState: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
91.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
94.1%

Berlin vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Berlin50$98,750$47,100—
LaMoure658$71,339$151,900$922
Edgeley666$50,417$110,700$572
Marion176$112,891$119,400$669
Verona116$93,750$65,800—
Kulm474$81,250$70,000$836
Litchville185$33,281$115,600—
Oakes1,858$67,632$159,700$843
Ellendale1,033$54,643$116,100$757

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Living in Berlin: FAQ

What is the median household income in Berlin, ND?

The median household income in Berlin is $98,750, 29% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (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 $47,100, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Berlin, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 81% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: an average commute of 50 minutes.

What is the median age in Berlin?

The median age in Berlin is 34.4 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

How long is the commute in Berlin?

The average commute to work in Berlin is 50 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?

The unemployment rate in Berlin is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Berlin?

34.5% 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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