Burley Manor · National Register of Historic Places
Berlin’s story
158 years in pictures
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1868Berlin is settled
BerlinMD
A town of 5,232, settled in 1868. Public schools that outperform most of Maryland.
Photo: Squelle · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
5,232
+12.1% since 2010
Typical home
$440K
−0.6% in a year
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
37.6
years
Jobs based here
2,869
Balanced
What makes Berlin stand out
The 3 things Berlin does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Berlin has grown 12.1% since 2010
4,485 people in 2010; 5,232 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Berlin’s report card
Now in Berlin
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Residents weigh in
Berlin is #4 of 216 in MD for “Mildest winters”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →75°
Clear
H 80° · L 65°
Local news
All →- Stephen Decatur vs Queen Anne's - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- Stephen Decatur vs Caesar Rodney - Boys Junior Varsity Football 09/28/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 27
- The Gunston School Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Worcester Prepmaxpreps.com · Sep 25
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Berlin. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
About one in seven working residents works right in Berlin
Most working residents leave Berlin for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Ocean City (13%), Salisbury (10%) and West Ocean City (7%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
14%work in town
Where working residents work
In Berlin14%
Ocean City13%
Salisbury10%
West Ocean City7%
Snow Hill2%
11 mi
median commute distance
2,869
jobs based in Berlin
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Berlin’s public schools outperform 88% of Maryland districts
The public schools Berlin’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Maryland’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Elementary | PK–4 | 518 | B− |
| Stephen Decatur Middle | 7–8 | 665 | B+ |
| Berlin Intermediate | 5–6 | 613 | A |
| Stephen Decatur High | 9–12 | 1,462 | A+ |
| Worcester Preparatory School Private | PK–12 | 492 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MD on state tests and graduationAll 5 schools →
Housing
A typical Berlin home is worth about $440K
The typical Berlin home is worth about $440,000, down 0.6% in a year, close to the Maryland typical home.
$440KZillow home value
Typical home value
Berlin$440K
Maryland$428K
−0.6%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
7.5% of Berlin is conserved land
2.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
#92for trails in MD
7.5%
conserved · 164 of 2,183 acres
2.5 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Heron Park | 1.1 mi | 36 |
| 2. Stephen Decatur Park | 0.7 mi | 18 |
| 3. Northern Worcester Athletic Complex | 0.2 mi | 24 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very low risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 14% of U.S. communities.
14risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCold waves
14
paid flood claims since 2012
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Berlin has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–48°
Spring44–64°
Summer66–85°
Fall50–69°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Berlin
Berlin's reported crime rate is well below Maryland's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Berlin0.4
Maryland3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Berlin6.3
Maryland18.5
U.S.15.5
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
34
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Berlin beats the Maryland average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
BHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Maryland
1 better26 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Berlin | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults sleeping under 7 hours | 32.1% | 37.7% |
| More binge drinkers | 17.8% | 14.1% |
Atlantic General Hospital
0.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
33rd
percentile among MD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Landmarks
4 places in Berlin on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Berlin
Town in Maryland, United States
Berlin is a town in Worcester County, Maryland, United States which includes its own historical Berlin Commercial District. As of the 2020 census, Berlin had a population of 5,026. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1868
- Population
- 5,026
- Area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 36 ft
- ZIP code
- 21811
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