Living in Berlin, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berlin · Census data 2020–2024
Berlin has 5,562 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $59,472 (23% lower than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $160,300, the median rent is $832/month.
Berlin at a glance
- Population
- 5,562
- Median age
- 40.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $59,472State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $160,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $832/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 16%.
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 $160,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,203 a month in housing costs.
Berlin median household income
The median household income in Berlin is $59,472 and the income per person is $31,907. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Berlin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,742
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.21
Berlin demographics
- Population
- 5,562
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 2,477
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berlin ›
Education in Berlin
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Berlin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berlin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Berlin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | 5,562 | $59,472 | $160,300 | $832 |
| Eureka | 167 | $54,500 | $164,500 | $1,083 |
| Green Lake | 1,076 | $55,970 | $218,200 | $721 |
| Lohrville | 457 | $61,964 | $123,200 | $841 |
| Redgranite | 1,938 | $64,345 | $104,100 | $760 |
| Ripon | 7,772 | $54,763 | $174,900 | $775 |
| Omro | 3,642 | $62,000 | $197,900 | $865 |
| Princeton | 1,166 | $54,205 | $116,700 | $755 |
| Poy Sippi | 433 | $52,750 | $145,000 | $515 |
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What is the median household income in Berlin, WI?
The median household income in Berlin is $59,472, 23% lower than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (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 $160,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Berlin?
The median gross rent in Berlin is $832 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Berlin, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Wisconsin median; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Berlin?
The median age in Berlin is 40.1 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Berlin?
The average commute to work in Berlin is 21 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?
The unemployment rate in Berlin is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berlin?
16.2% 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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