Berlin, IL is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois. The town is known for its small-town charm and proximity to rural areas. According to the rankings given by BestPlaces, Berlin, IL has an overall score of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #43 out of 810 cities in Illinois. In terms of weather, crime rate, education level, cost of living and other factors that influence quality of life, Berlin, IL earns an impressive score of 8.3 out of 10 to rank #9 in the state for best places to live. Additionally, the town's crime rates are rated as very low at 3.7 out 10 ranking it at #59 among all cities in Illinois for safety. Finally, Berlin has a strong economy with job growth rate at 3.5% per year which ranks it at #218 statewide amongst other cities providing plenty of employment opportunities for those who choose to settle down here.
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