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Berlin, Connecticut
What It Is Like to Retire in Berlin
Berlin is an old city between New Haven and Hartford. The population is just over 20,000 and growing. It is a residential and industrial town. It's roots go back to the 1760's when it became a center for "white goods" production, which intrepid Yankee Peddlers sold from the streets across colonial America (hence the image on the seal). Photo of Town of Berlin Seal courtesy of Wikipedia (public domain); Photo of Rural Berlin from Short Mountain courtesy of Wikipedia and Paul Gagnon, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/
Where to Retire in Berlin and Home Prices
Berlin (pronounced with the accent on the 1st syllable, as in Ber' lin) has many different neighborhoods and developments, with at least one active adult community (see link at left). There are 2 hamlets: East Berlin and Kensington. According to Zillow, the median home value $281,012 in early 2020.
What Is Special about Berlin
Berlin has a good location between New Haven and close to Hartford. There is a big commercial district along the Berlin Turnpike.
What Is Not Special about Berlin
There is considerable traffic and it feels very commercial. Connecticut is one of the worst states to retire from a financial and tax standpoint.
Who Will Like Retirement in Berlin
People who want to be in CT and have roots here might like a retirement here. There are parks, a library and a senior center.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Manufacturing and retail drive the economy.
Climate and Physical Environment
The city is located just south of Hartford in the geographic center of Connecticut. The average January temp is in the mid 20's and the average July temp in the low 70's. There are many hills and ridges such as the Metacomet Ridge nearby.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Berlin has several restaurants; for the cultural scene the Connecticut Cabaret Theatre is located here and presents several cabaret-style shows during the year. Hartford is just about 10 miles north of Berlin for many more cultural events.
Crime
Crime rate is quite low.
Medical facilities
Hartford and New Haven offer a variety of great hospitals.
Transportation
Route 9 is a good highway that goes through town, as does I 91. There is an AMTRAK station, and Bradley Airport (Hartford/Springfield) is but a short drive.
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