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).

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 right). There are 2 hamlets: East Berlin and Kensington.  According to City-data.com, the median price of a home in late 2013, was about $240,000.

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.

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.