Median Age
48 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Berlin, CT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,044
Population
19,823
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Experience true New England in this Hartford County town
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Just to the west of the Connecticut River sits Berlin. Situated in central Connecticut, it’s a town with a rich history and unmistakable image. Farmington Ave. displays a number of the town’s attractions, including a number of locally owned businesses and cafes such as The Avenue and Josie’s Corner.
Berlin is popular with families thanks to its excellent school system and peaceful atmosphere. In the western corner sits Ragged Mountain Memorial Preserve, providing opportunities for climbing and hiking to adventurers of all ages.
The borough is filled with inspiring homes and amazing apartments, most of which vary in style from Classical Revival to Federal. Middletown and Hartford are easily accessed from Berlin thanks to the I-91 and I-84.
Explore the City
Silver Lake offers great areas to fish and kayak in Berlin.
Berlin is a close-knit community.
Berlin has excellent transportation from Hartford and New Haven.
Pistol Creek Park offers excellent areas to walk your pets and enjoy nature.
Elevate your game amid breathtaking landscapes at Timberlin Golf Club in Berlin.
Berlin has several playgrounds to enjoy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$106,618
Average: $130,314
Education
7,658
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,165
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Berlin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Berlin, CT is $2,022 for a studio, $3,044 for one bedroom, and $2,888 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Berlin has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,044/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,850/month
1,286 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Berlin, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
227 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
528 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
437 Students
Catherine M. Mcgee Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
582 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
858 Students
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- New Britain Youth Museum
- Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
- Dinosaur State Park
- Van Vleck Observatory
- Wadsworth Falls State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
- Bradley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.