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Berlin, NH

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Berlin, NH

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 26
Population9,473
Foreign Born2.6%
Population Density154people per mi²
Median Age44.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

58/100

42% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Berlin, New Hampshire

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$24k
Comfortable $22k$32k
Luxury $79k+$123k+
Elite (Top 5%) $108k+$167k+
Affordability Ratio

135%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
8
Positive
14
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

2.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.9mi

Airport

Hospital Helipad

2mi

Post Office

USPS — Gorham, NH

5.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0Nearest 14.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 5.2 mi
Marina1Nearest 2.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 36.8 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 5.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$44k+5.6%
41% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$429k
35% below US avg
College Educated
14.2%
59% below US avg
WFH
4.2%
71% below US avg
Homeownership
60.6%
7% below US avg
Median Home
$114k
60% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 77% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
15.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+34.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+64.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents1% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.95 / 1k Residents183% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+4.6%
Burglary
0.65 / 1k Residents27% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
10.97 / 1k Residents55% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.76 / 1k Residents43% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+2Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Berlin, New Hampshire
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
A+
GreatFPC Grade A+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (10% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season164 days206 frost-free
Annual Rainfall48.6"
Elevation1,024 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor297 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair154/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 52 mi · coast 72 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$27.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBoston676k people are 146 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital89 miConcord, NH
Nearest Prison3.6 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T15:58:49.000Z

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