What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Berlin, NH, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
Berlin is a city in Coos County, New Hampshire, with an estimated population of 9,248. The median home value in Berlin is $180,904 as of 2026-04, down 3.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +10.7% annual growth (-4.2% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Berlin average $1,200 per month. The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
Quiet strength: prices near or at all-time highs (-4.2% from 5-year peak). Solid market for owner-occupiers; investors should underwrite conservatively given the elevated entry point.
Reasons people move here
- Multi-year compounder: home values up an average 10.7% per year over the last 5 years — sustained, not a one-year pop.
- Cheap entry point: $180,904 median home is well below the US median of $355k — room to grow without overpaying.
Things to know first
- Cooling: -3.1% over the trailing year — momentum has stalled.
- Flat or shrinking population: -0.5% per year. Housing demand has to come from somewhere — verify the source.
- Thin housing market: small population means fewer transactions and slower resale. Liquidity risk on exit.
More about Berlin
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.