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Berlin, WI


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Berlin, Wisconsin

Introduction to Berlin, Wisconsin

Berlin, Wisconsin, in Green Lake county, is located 20 miles W of Oshkosh, Wisconsin (center to center) and is 82 miles NW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are 5,305 residents in the city.

Berlin History

Berlin and nearby Attractions

  • Omro Area Historical Museum
  • Mascoutin Valley State Trail
  • Ripon Historical Museum
  • Plamann County Park
  • Hartman Creek State Park
  • Hazelwood

Things To Do In Berlin

Berlin offers easy access to Mascoutin Valley State Trail, Plamann County Park, and Hartman Creek State Park. One can also pay a visit to the Hazelwood, a Greek revival home which was built in 1837 for entrepreneur Morgan L. Martin. History buffs should visit the Omro Area Historical Museum, Ripon Historical Museum, and EAA Air Adventure Museum. The city has several parks such as River Side Park, Market Square, and East Side Park. Berlin is also home to churches like the Grace English Lutheran Church, Saint Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, Federated Church of Berlin, and Victory Baptist Church.

Berlin Transportation

Wittman Regional Airport is less than an hour's drive away.

Berlin Higher Education

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Fox Valley Technical College at Appleton, and Moraine Park Technical College are the centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Berlin Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Berlin Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Berlin, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population77
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity49

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use58
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built22
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