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Berlin, NJ

Berlin, NJ.

Population: 14,346 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Berlin, NJ is $400,746 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 39 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$400,746

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$400,746
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+37.8%
10-year appreciation
+85.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$400,746
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$420,000
Median list price
$437,400
Median price per sqft
$229
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
67
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,445/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Berlin Borough School District, Winslow Township School District
Schools include
Berlin Community School, Winslow Township Elementary School Five

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
21
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Lightman Drum Company (2.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.3°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
45.7°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
Annual snowfall
12.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
123
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
168

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
63,225
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
69,200

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (16 mi)
National parks include
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site, Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, Independence National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Pine Valley Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
78
Hospitals include
CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, WILMINGTON VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+113 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
34.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,911
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
178,990
Average weekly wage
$1,337
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
820

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BerlinState medianUS median
Typical home value$400,746$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$420,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market39 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$8,911$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Berlin, NJ?
$400,746.
What is the median sale price in Berlin, NJ?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Berlin, NJ?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Berlin, NJ?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,860/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Berlin, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Berlin, NJ in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Berlin, NJ. 21 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Berlin, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Berlin, NJ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Berlin, NJ?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lightman Drum Company, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Berlin, NJ?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Berlin, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Berlin, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Berlin, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Berlin

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