The Town FilesBerlin Heights, Ohio
Village in Erie County · population 651 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $177,900
- Household income
- $93,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 28.0
Berlin Heights is a village of 651 people in Erie County, Ohio. The median home is worth $177,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Ohio towns, better for retirees than 96% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 88% of Ohio towns.
How Berlin Heights ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Berlin Heights is worth $177,900, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $93,417, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $964 a month. 73.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berlin Heights | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $964 | $914 |
| Median household income | $93,417 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 73.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1942 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Berlin Heights
| People | Berlin Heights | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.4% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 34.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 90.9% |
Weather in Berlin Heights
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berlin Heights since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 9.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Erie County since 1996
Erie County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Erie County
Erie County had 36,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,985 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Berlin Heights itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Berlin Heights
1 public school with 529 students, about 15.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Middle School (formerly Berlin-Milan Middle School) | 4-8 | 529 | 15.6 |
Towns near Berlin Heights
- Collins, OH4.8 mi · 628 people · home $191,200
- Milan, OH6.4 mi · 1,371 people · home $193,100
- Huron, OH6.5 mi · 6,922 people · home $222,500
- Wakeman, OH6.5 mi · 990 people · home $196,300
- Norwalk, OH8.3 mi · 17,068 people · home $163,300
- Vermilion, OH10.6 mi · 10,659 people · home $183,600
- Monroeville, OH12.4 mi · 1,300 people · home $136,100
- South Amherst, OH13.2 mi · 1,581 people · home $195,800
Berlin Heights questions
Is Berlin Heights, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berlin Heights scores better for retirees than 96% of Ohio towns and quieter than 87%. 10.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.0).
How much does a house cost in Berlin Heights?
The median owner-occupied home in Berlin Heights is valued at $177,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $93,417, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $964 a month.
What is the weather like in Berlin Heights?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Berlin Heights get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berlin Heights since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)