Berlin : Connecticut

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/

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.

Berlin has a good location between New Haven and close to Hartford. There is a big commercial district along the Berlin Turnpike.

There is considerable traffic and it feels very commercial.  Connecticut is one of the worst states to retire from a financial and tax standpoint.

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.

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.