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Berlin, NH


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Berlin, New Hampshire

Berlin, New Hampshire, in Coos county, is 72 miles NW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 146 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. There are 10,331 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Berlin

In Berlin, about 54% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Berlin.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Berlin had a median family income of $38,750.

Political Inclinations

Berlin folks tended to give their money ($6,000) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Berlin Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Berlin that were owner-occupied was 61%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Berlin has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, the city has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Berlin, 93% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Berlin is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Berlin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBerlin Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyBerlin Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 12%Berlin Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Berlin, NH

Comparing Berlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population710
Male Share of the Population41
Well-Paid Single Men31
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better41
People Above Poverty41
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime85
Low Violent Crime74

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