The Town FilesNew Berlin, New York
Town in Chenango County · population 2,525 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $144,500
- Household income
- $62,159
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 77 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 43.7
New Berlin is a town of 2,525 people in Chenango County, New York. The median home is worth $144,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 94% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of New York towns, easier by car than 75% of New York towns.
How New Berlin ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Berlin is worth $144,500, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $62,159, which is more affordable than 72% of New York towns. Median rent is $715 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Berlin | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,500 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $715 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $62,159 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.0% | — |
Who lives in New Berlin
| People | New Berlin | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.0% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 91.1% |
Weather in New Berlin
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 12.5°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 77.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Berlin since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 30, 2026 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 30, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 29, 2013.
Severe weather in Chenango County since 1996
Chenango County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Chenango County
Chenango County had 17,279 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,170 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in New Berlin itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in New Berlin
2 public schools with 797 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNADILLA VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-7 | 455 | 12.0 |
| UNADILLA VALLEY SECONDARY SCHOOL | 4-12 | 342 | 11.4 |
Towns near New Berlin
- Norwich, NY7.5 mi · 3,599 people · home $127,100
- Norwich, NY8.0 mi · 7,051 people · home $121,100
- Sherburne, NY8.5 mi · 3,973 people · home $149,300
- Guilford, NY13.5 mi · 2,741 people · home $121,400
- Otego, NY13.7 mi · 2,756 people · home $195,500
- Hamilton, NY14.8 mi · 6,379 people · home $240,800
- Unadilla, NY15.7 mi · 4,116 people · home $126,100
- Oxford, NY17.2 mi · 3,614 people · home $119,400
New Berlin questions
Is New Berlin, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Berlin scores better for retirees than 33% of New York towns and quieter than 94%. 26.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in New Berlin?
The median owner-occupied home in New Berlin is valued at $144,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,159, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $715 a month.
What is the weather like in New Berlin?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 77.1 inches of snow.
Does New Berlin get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Berlin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 30, 2026. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)