The Town FilesBerlin, Ohio
Community in Holmes County · population 1,447 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $317,700
- Household income
- $82,589
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 37.6
Berlin is a community of 1,447 people in Holmes County, Ohio. The median home is worth $317,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Ohio towns, better for families than 92% of Ohio towns, better transit than 71% of Ohio towns.
How Berlin 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 is worth $317,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $82,589, which is more affordable than 7% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $732 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berlin | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $317,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $732 | $914 |
| Median household income | $82,589 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Berlin
| People | Berlin | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.7% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 1.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 14.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Berlin
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.1 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berlin since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 22, 2006 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 9, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 23, 2011.
Severe weather in Holmes County since 1996
Holmes County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Holmes County
Holmes County had 21,534 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,940 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Berlin itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Berlin
3 public schools with 622 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Elementary School | K-6 | 336 | 16.0 |
| Chestnut Ridge Elementary School | K-8 | 209 | 13.9 |
| Flat Ridge Elementary School | K-4 | 77 | 15.4 |
Towns near Berlin
- Walnut Creek, OH3.8 mi · 908 people · home $198,800
- Millersburg, OH6.0 mi · 3,151 people · home $146,700
- Lake Buckhorn, OH7.9 mi · 720 people · home $306,600
- Sugarcreek, OH9.1 mi · 2,373 people · home $225,000
- Baltic, OH9.3 mi · 851 people · home $120,600
- Killbuck, OH10.2 mi · 810 people · home $152,000
- Beach City, OH13.6 mi · 940 people · home $130,700
- Apple Creek, OH13.6 mi · 1,188 people · home $191,400
Berlin questions
Is Berlin, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berlin scores better for retirees than 7% of Ohio towns and quieter than 66%. 21.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Berlin?
The median owner-occupied home in Berlin is valued at $317,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,589, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $732 a month.
What is the weather like in Berlin?
July highs average 83.7°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 20.1 inches of snow.
Does Berlin get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berlin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 22, 2006. 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)