The Town FilesBerlin, Pennsylvania
Borough in Somerset County · population 2,003 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,900
- Household income
- $56,574
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 96 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 47.3
Berlin is a borough of 2,003 people in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $117,900, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks easier by car than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 80% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 70% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Berlin ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Berlin is worth $117,900, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $56,574, which is more affordable than 86% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $725 a month. 71.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Berlin | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,900 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $725 | $996 |
| Median household income | $56,574 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.7% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Berlin
| People | Berlin | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.3 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.0% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 19.2 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.6% | 89.0% |
Weather in Berlin
July highs average 79.5°F and January lows 16.7°F. About 41.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 96.2 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berlin since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 11, 1951 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 8, 1990.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 6, 1971.
Severe weather in Somerset County since 1996
Somerset County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Somerset County
Somerset County had 23,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,925 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Berlin itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Public schools in Berlin
3 public schools with 770 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Brothersvalley El Sch | K-4 | 302 | 13.1 |
| Berlin Brothersvalley SHS | 9-12 | 236 | 8.1 |
| Berlin Brothersvalley MS | 5-8 | 232 | 14.5 |
Towns near Berlin
- Brothersvalley, PA1.9 mi · 2,379 people · home $174,000
- Stonycreek, PA7.3 mi · 2,087 people · home $196,300
- Allegheny, PA7.8 mi · 613 people · home $164,100
- Summit, PA8.3 mi · 2,147 people · home $146,000
- Meyersdale, PA8.5 mi · 2,070 people · home $103,800
- Somerset, PA8.9 mi · 6,048 people · home $163,600
- Friedens, PA9.0 mi · 1,504 people · home $163,300
- Somerset, PA9.0 mi · 12,083 people · home $165,700
Berlin questions
Is Berlin, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Berlin scores better for retirees than 80% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 70%. 30.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.3).
How much does a house cost in Berlin?
The median owner-occupied home in Berlin is valued at $117,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,574, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $725 a month.
What is the weather like in Berlin?
July highs average 79.5°F and January lows 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.7 inches of precipitation a year and 96.2 inches of snow.
Does Berlin get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Berlin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 11, 1951. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)