Living in East Berlin, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
East Berlin has 1,523 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $73,523 (6% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $242,000, the median rent is $1,077/month.
East Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 1,523
- Median age
- 44.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $73,523State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $242,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,077/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is East Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Berlin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Berlin the median home value is $242,000, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,077 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,663 a month in housing costs.
East Berlin median household income
The median household income in East Berlin is $73,523 and the income per person is $36,520. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in East Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 690
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.27
East Berlin demographics
- Population
- 1,523
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.2%
- Households
- 668
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Berlin ›
Education in East Berlin
20.4% of adults 25 and older in East Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
East Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Berlin | 1,523 | $73,523 | $242,000 | $1,077 |
| Paradise | 4,019 | $79,152 | $270,600 | $1,658 |
| Reading | 5,873 | $95,417 | $276,200 | $918 |
| Hamilton | 2,749 | $107,188 | $290,700 | $1,352 |
| Abbottstown | 940 | $81,607 | $210,800 | $1,122 |
| Hampton | 1,404 | $66,700 | $144,300 | $1,088 |
| Lake Meade | 2,176 | $114,917 | $294,800 | — |
| Washington | 2,603 | $92,226 | $309,600 | $971 |
| Berwick | 2,619 | $85,139 | $185,000 | $1,393 |
More for people moving to East Berlin
East Berlin ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in East Berlin: FAQ
What is the median household income in East Berlin, PA?
The median household income in East Berlin is $73,523, 6% 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 East Berlin?
The median home value in East Berlin is $242,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in East Berlin?
The median gross rent in East Berlin is $1,077 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is East Berlin, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in East Berlin?
The median age in East Berlin is 44.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in East Berlin?
The average commute to work in East Berlin is 25 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Berlin?
The unemployment rate in East Berlin is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Berlin?
20.4% of adults in East 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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