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Berlin, Connecticut

town · Hartford County

At a glance

20,361
Population
$374,600
Median home value (all homes)
23% above U.S. median
$461,508
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,402/mo
Median rent
4% above U.S. median
$113,598
Median household income
45% above U.S. median
21 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities27% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost23% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates92.3%
College graduates44.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Berlin Economic Development
The Town of Berlin's Economic Development department highlights Berlin's central location, access to transportation, and a workforce for recruiting and retaining firms. It also outlines the town's Tax Abatement Program and related business resources.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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