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Berlin, NH

Berlin, NH.

Population: 9,383 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Berlin, NH is $184,859 — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,000 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,200/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$184,859

Median home value

-3.2%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$184,859
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+52.8%
10-year appreciation
+211.4%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$194,314
House Price Index (state)
472.1 (+3.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$200,000
Median list price
$179,000
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
-4.8%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
67
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
76
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,200/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,382/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,728/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,876/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,319/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)
106.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
24.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Berlin Middle School, Berlin Senior High School, Berlin Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Chlor-Alkali Facility (Former) (1.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
43.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
83.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
318
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,842
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,276

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Berlin Regional Airport (BML) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+202 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,940
Housing built before 1970
79.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,437
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
73.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,122
Average weekly wage
$982
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
48

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

How it compares

BerlinState medianUS median
Median home value$184,859$486,274$289,727
Median sale price$200,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,200/mo$2,262/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,437$5,920$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 median home value in Berlin, NH?
$184,859.
What is the median sale price in Berlin, NH?
$200,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Berlin, NH?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Berlin, NH?
Typical rent: $1,200/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Berlin, NH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, winterWeather, coldWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Berlin, NH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Berlin, NH?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Berlin, NH?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Berlin, NH?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chlor-Alkali Facility (Former), 1.8 mi.
How many schools serve Berlin, NH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Berlin, NH walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Berlin, NH?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Berlin, NH?
Regional Price Parity: 106.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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