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Berlin Heights

Ohio · 679 residents (2025 est.) · 1.6 sq mi
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Berlin Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $177,900. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,089
+59%since 2000
from 685 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 428 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.0
−26%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:679 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4466217979721K1990201020202024Berlin Heights
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,417
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,778 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,610
+50%since 2000
from $19,102 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
−22%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(672)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(980)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(67)
Diversity Score23.2%(252)
Diversity Score
23
+541%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Berlin Heights, Ohio?

Berlin Heights, Ohio has about 1,089 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Berlin Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Berlin Heights, Ohio earns about $93,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Berlin Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Berlin Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $177,900, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Berlin Heights, Ohio?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Berlin Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Berlin Heights, Ohio?

About 13.5% of people in Berlin Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Berlin Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Berlin Heights, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 391 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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