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Berlin, New Hampshire

Introduction to Berlin, New Hampshire

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

Berlin History

The town was named Maynesborough Plantation in honor of Sir William Mayne, a trader from the West Indies. Maynesborough was settled in by Europeans in 1781. William Sessions and others from Maine were among the initial settlers. In 1829, Thomas Wheeler reincorporated the town as Berlin. The Atlantic and St. Lawrence railroad entered Berlin in 1851. Berlin was incorporated as a city in 1897.

Berlin and nearby Attractions

  • Northern Forest Heritage Park
  • Androscoggin Wayside Park
  • Moose Brook State Park
  • Mount Washington Museum
  • Heritage New Hampshire
  • Milan Hill State Park

Things To Do In Berlin

The Eastman Lord House Museum, the New England Ski Museum, Mount Washington Museum and Heritage New Hampshire are popular among those interested in the area’s history. Berlin hosts the Northern Forest Lumberjack Festival every September and the Festival du Bois every July.

Berlin Transportation

Barre Montpelier is the nearest major airport.

Berlin Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Plymouth State College, the University of Southern Maine, the University of Maine at Farmington and the University of New Hampshire.

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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