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Berlin, PA


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Berlin, Pennsylvania

Berlin, Pennsylvania, in Somerset county, is 65 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is in the Johnstown area. There are 2,192 residents in Berlin.

The People and Families of Berlin

In Berlin, about 56% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Berlin. There are a lot of senior citizens in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Berlin had a median family income of $35,714.

Political Inclinations

Berlin folks tended to give their money ($250) to John Kerry 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 64%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Berlin. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the town has going for it. Compared to most towns in the state, Berlin has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

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

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Berlin Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Berlin Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Berlin Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Berlin, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Rents910
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built37
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