Living in Berlin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 2,832 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $68,494 (12% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $246,900, the median rent is $954/month.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 2,832
- Median age
- 48.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $68,494State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $246,900State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $954/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
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 $246,900, 26% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $954 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,761 a month in housing costs.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $68,494 and the income per person is $34,279. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,356
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.51
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 2,832
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.3%
- Households
- 1,129
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 2,832 | $68,494 | $246,900 | $954 |
| White Mills | 703 | $27,284 | $195,000 | $1,156 |
| Honesdale | 4,467 | $47,485 | $182,400 | $1,097 |
| Palmyra | 1,241 | $72,361 | $283,100 | $1,070 |
| Texas | 2,223 | $42,403 | $215,900 | $1,016 |
| Oregon | 933 | $75,625 | $276,100 | $1,050 |
| Narrowsburg | 482 | $57,083 | $227,200 | $855 |
| Bethany | 279 | $100,250 | $236,800 | $742 |
| Fawn Lake Forest | 765 | $88,083 | $249,300 | — |
More for people moving to Berlin
Berlin ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Berlin: FAQ
What is the median household income in Berlin, PA?
The median household income in Berlin is $68,494, 12% 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 $246,900, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Berlin?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $954 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Berlin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 48.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 25 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?
The unemployment rate in Berlin is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berlin?
22.5% 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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