Living in Berlin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 2,481 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $56,574 (27% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $117,900, the median rent is $725/month.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 2,481
- Median age
- 47.3State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $56,574State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $117,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 71.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8%.
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 $117,900, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,091 a month in housing costs.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $56,574 and the income per person is $27,071. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,046
- Owner-occupied
- 71.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.3%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.40
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 2,481
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 30%
- Households
- 974
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 2,481 | $56,574 | $117,900 | $725 |
| Brothersvalley | 2,047 | $70,417 | $174,000 | $738 |
| Northampton | 336 | $78,304 | $185,500 | $756 |
| Shanksville | 183 | $75,833 | $127,100 | $725 |
| Garrett | 403 | $57,500 | $87,400 | $725 |
| Stonycreek | 2,162 | $73,438 | $196,300 | $1,027 |
| Allegheny | 786 | $75,583 | $164,100 | — |
| Summit | 1,941 | $54,688 | $146,000 | $619 |
| Meyersdale | 2,103 | $65,772 | $103,800 | $731 |
More for people moving to Berlin
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What is the median household income in Berlin, PA?
The median household income in Berlin is $56,574, 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $117,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Berlin?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $725 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Berlin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 47.3 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 19 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?
The unemployment rate in Berlin is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berlin?
14.3% 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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