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Living in Berlin

In Berlin (New Hampshire), the median gross salary is €4,250 a month (2026).

The city had 3 schools in 2026. Berlin, a city in the United States, had a population of 9,383 in July 2026. 43.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 79 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1924 sources

Population9,502people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,250EUR/month28 Aug 2026Official source · Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit Entgeltatlas
Median rent716.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.09%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,878offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 18% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean2.66µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Berlin?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Berlin.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$815 per month, while the median home value was US$131,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62.6%, and the vacancy rate was 14% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Berlin recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$815/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,075 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)761 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent716.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes113 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Berlin a good place to live?

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 48–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on education · range 51–69%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family64%strong on family, weak on education · range 55–73%
Retirement53%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 351 of 9,502 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$45,180 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Berlin is 7.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income45,180 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband73.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription82.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet11.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary4,250 EUR/month28 Aug 2026Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit Entgeltatlas4Official
Median gross salary (regional)3,772 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov9Official
Unemployment rate7.09 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Berlin?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

Berlin median gross pay: €4,250 (Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit Entgeltatlas, 2026-08-28).
Left over each month€2,461of €3,304 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,304
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €761
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,461
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Berlin Salary needed to live in Berlin

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Berlin. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Berlin. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher86.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools3 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents15.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents79 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,950 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Berlin when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBerlin highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Berlin highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Berlin1,878
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,878 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents215.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes31 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.65 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work4.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportBML3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Berlin. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Berlin.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Berlin is 2.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean2.66 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -3.83 · Feb -2.28 · Mar 2.44 · Apr 9.61 · May 17.17 · Jun 21.94 · Jul 24.56 · Aug 23.72 · Sep 19.83 · Oct 12.28 · Nov 5.11 · Dec -1.06 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00279966 (YORK POND)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -15.83 · Feb -14.94 · Mar -9.72 · Apr -2.61 · May 3.89 · Jun 9.11 · Jul 11.67 · Aug 10.67 · Sep 6.28 · Oct 0.556 · Nov -4.72 · Dec -11.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00279966 (YORK POND)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -9.6 · Feb -8.5 · Mar -3.1 · Apr 4.3 · May 11 · Jun 16.1 · Jul 18.8 · Aug 17.9 · Sep 13.7 · Oct 7 · Nov 0.8 · Dec -5.6 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 81.79 · Feb 72.64 · Mar 81.03 · Apr 94.74 · May 111.5 · Jun 117.3 · Jul 120.9 · Aug 112.3 · Sep 93.22 · Oct 134.1 · Nov 99.06 · Dec 107.2 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00279966 (YORK POND)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading22.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean5.37 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,430 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature20.26 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature6.65 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-3.59 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Manchester ±3.9 °C. Elsewhere: Barrie (Canada) ±2.2 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±2.3 °C, Jönköping (Sweden) ±3.3 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±4.2 °C, Saguenay (Canada) ±2.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.88 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents351 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables24Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density59.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population9,502 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics9,210 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value131,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes62.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate45.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage71.51 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage70 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance8.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher14.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available87.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202235,703 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202210 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,292 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home3.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans67.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Berlin

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Berlin alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1416 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 9,502 Berlin+427%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,878 Berlin−61%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.9% Berlin+112%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.1% Berlin−47%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 (2024) Plainfield vs €4,250 (2026) Berlinno percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,772 Berlinno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 12.0 km Berlin−25%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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DeRidder9,503 residentsClinton9,504 residentsHarvard9,504 residentsOakville9,504 residentsCenterville9,505 residentsBurtonsville9,498 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Berlin?

The median gross salary is 3,772 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Berlin?

The unemployment rate is 7.09 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Berlin?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 2.66 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Berlin?

Police recorded 1,878 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Berlin?

The published population is 9,502 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Berlin?

351 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Berlin a good place to live?

Berlin may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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  title = {Berlin (New Hampshire), United States: population, rent},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. Bundesagentur fuer Arbeit Entgeltatlas web.arbeitsagentur.de · checked 2026-06-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00279966 (YORK POND) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  13. aqs.epa.gov aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-26
  14. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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