What are the schools like in Berlin, WI?

Berlin is served primarily by Berlin Area School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Berlin?

The median household income in Berlin, WI is $57,656 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Berlin, WI?

Berlin has an average high temperature of 25.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.6 inches.

Berlin, WI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Berlin, WI affordable or expensive?

Berlin's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Berlin is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,100 and the median rent is $783 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Berlin, WI?

Berlin has a violent crime rate of 10.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 343.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Berlin, WI a Good Place to Live?

Berlin is a small town of 5,537 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $57,656 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Berlin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Berlin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Berlin city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.6

Berlin's overall cost of living index is 90.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Berlin costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Berlin, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$783	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,656	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Berlin's violent crime rate is 10.6 per 100,000 residents — 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

10.6 /100k

Property Crime

343.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Berlin is served primarily by Berlin Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Berlin, WI	National Avg
School District	Berlin Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Berlin sees average highs of 25.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 35.2 inches of annual precipitation and 37.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Berlin, WI
Average High — January	25.4°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	35.2"
Annual Snowfall	37.6"

Demographics

Metric	Berlin, WI	National Avg
Population	5,537	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eureka, WI 6 mi Green Lake, WI 9 mi Waukau, WI 9 mi Lohrville, WI 10 mi Redgranite, WI 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Berlin

Berlin, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54923

Berlin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin, WI affordable or expensive?

Berlin's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Berlin roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,100 and median rent is $783/month.

What is the crime rate in Berlin, WI?

Berlin's violent crime rate is 10.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 343.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Berlin?

Public schools in Berlin are operated by Berlin Area School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Berlin, WI a good place to live?

Berlin, WI has a population of 5,537, a median household income of $57,656, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Berlin?

Berlin averages 25.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.2 inches with about 37.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Berlin?

Berlin, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54923.

What is the population of Berlin?

The population of Berlin, Wisconsin is 5,537 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Berlin?

Key numbers for living in Berlin: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $133,100, median household income $57,656, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Berlin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.