The Town FilesEast Berlin, Pennsylvania
Borough in Adams County · population 1,542 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $242,000
- Household income
- $73,523
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 44.5
East Berlin is a borough of 1,542 people in Adams County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $242,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, more walkable than 84% of Pennsylvania towns.
How East 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 East Berlin is worth $242,000, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $73,523, which is more affordable than 29% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,077 a month. 61.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Berlin | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,000 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,077 | $996 |
| Median household income | $73,523 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in East Berlin
| People | East Berlin | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.5 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 89.0% |
Weather in East Berlin
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 20.8°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.8 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 125 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Berlin since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 7, 1980 about 2.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 18, 2012.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 20 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 |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
| September 12, 2011 | Flood | DR-4030: Tropical Storm Lee |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 33,195 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,542 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in East Berlin itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Towns near East Berlin
- Paradise, PA2.5 mi · 3,969 people · home $270,600
- Reading, PA3.3 mi · 5,799 people · home $276,200
- Hamilton, PA3.5 mi · 2,714 people · home $290,700
- Hampton, PA3.8 mi · 1,432 people · home $144,300
- Abbottstown, PA3.9 mi · 1,022 people · home $210,800
- Lake Meade, PA4.5 mi · 2,539 people · home $294,800
- Washington, PA5.2 mi · 2,573 people · home $309,600
- Berwick, PA5.6 mi · 2,403 people · home $185,000
East Berlin questions
Is East Berlin, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Berlin scores better for retirees than 92% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 19%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.5).
How much does a house cost in East Berlin?
The median owner-occupied home in East Berlin is valued at $242,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,523, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,077 a month.
What is the weather like in East Berlin?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 28.8 inches of snow.
Does East Berlin get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Berlin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 7, 1980. 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)