The Town FilesBerlin, New Hampshire
City in Coos County · population 9,425 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,000
- Household income
- $45,180
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 76°
- Snow a year
- 96 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 44.6
Berlin is a city of 9,425 people in Coos County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $131,000, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks more walkable than 90% of New Hampshire towns, more vibrant than 76% of New Hampshire towns, hipper than 73% of New Hampshire towns.
- #1 in 25 Small Towns in New Hampshire With the Cheapest Homes
- #3 in 25 Small Towns in New Hampshire With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #6 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Oldest Homes
- #7 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in New Hampshire
- #10 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in New Hampshire
How Berlin ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Berlin is worth $131,000, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $45,180, which is more affordable than 93% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $815 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berlin | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,000 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $815 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $45,180 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.3% | — |
Who lives in Berlin
| People | Berlin | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 92.5% |
Weather in Berlin
July highs average 76.2°F and January lows 3.5°F. About 48.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 95.5 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 193 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Berlin since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 5, 2010 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 5, 1979.
Severe weather in Coos County since 1996
Coos County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4812: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| February 27, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4761: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4740: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4693: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Coos County
Coos County had 11,886 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,380 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Berlin itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Berlin
3 public schools with 1,003 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Elementary School | PK-5 | 416 | 9.7 |
| Berlin Senior High School | 9-13 | 341 | 10.0 |
| Berlin Middle School | 6-8 | 246 | 13.7 |
Towns near Berlin
- Gorham, NH7.4 mi · 2,698 people · home $161,600
- Lancaster, NH13.2 mi · 3,218 people · home $215,700
- Bethel, ME26.1 mi · 2,504 people · home $344,900
- Littleton, NH26.5 mi · 4,467 people · home $230,500
- Littleton, NH27.4 mi · 6,005 people · home $282,900
- Bartlett, NH28.3 mi · 3,200 people · home $371,400
Berlin questions
Is Berlin, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berlin scores better for retirees than 18% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 25%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Berlin?
The median owner-occupied home in Berlin is valued at $131,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,180, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $815 a month.
What is the weather like in Berlin?
July highs average 76.2°F and January lows 3.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 95.5 inches of snow.
Does Berlin get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Berlin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 5, 2010. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)