Living in Berlin, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 2,880 residents with a median age of 50.6. The median household income is $86,691 (7% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $273,600, the median rent is $1,169/month.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 2,880
- Median age
- 50.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $86,691State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $273,600State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,169/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 87.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Vermont median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 10.9%.
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 $273,600, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,169 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,951 a month in housing costs.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $86,691 and the income per person is $41,578. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,274
- Owner-occupied
- 87.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.1%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.20
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 2,880
- Median age
- 50.6
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 26.8%
- Households
- 1,195
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
28.5% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 2,880 | $86,691 | $273,600 | $1,169 |
| Northfield | 5,920 | $71,768 | $274,400 | $1,018 |
| Barre | 8,412 | $65,625 | $210,400 | $1,093 |
| Montpelier | 8,014 | $81,030 | $375,100 | $1,302 |
| South Barre | 1,346 | $78,050 | $257,600 | $1,609 |
| Williamstown | 3,579 | $94,418 | $234,900 | $1,659 |
| Moretown | 1,532 | $104,423 | $380,800 | $838 |
| Websterville | 471 | $101,923 | $171,700 | $1,102 |
| Graniteville | 244 | $82,574 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Berlin, VT?
The median household income in Berlin is $86,691, 7% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $273,600, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Berlin?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $1,169 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Berlin, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Vermont median; home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 10.9%.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 50.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 21 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?
The unemployment rate in Berlin is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berlin?
28.5% 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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