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Berlin, Connecticut

Introduction to Berlin, Connecticut

Berlin, Connecticut, in Hartford county, is 3 miles SE of New Britain, Connecticut and 88 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is in the Hartford area. There are 18,215 residents in Berlin.

Berlin History

Sergeant Richard Beckley purchased 300 acres of land from Chief Tarramuggus in 1659, and set up a home in what would later came to be known as the town of Berlin. The area was originally called "Pagonchawnischage," meaning "the great white oak place," by the Mattabasset Indians. The town was officially incorporated in 1785 and was renamed Berlin, after the capital city of Germany.

Berlin and nearby Attractions

  • Berlin-Peck Memorial Library
  • New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park
  • Silver Lake
  • Kensington Atlantic State Fishing Hatchery
  • Silver Lake State Access Area
  • Shuttle Meadow Golf Club

Things To Do In Berlin

The Shuttle Meadow Golf Club and the Timberline Golf Course offer excellent facilities for golfers. The lakes and reservoirs around Berlin are also worth taking a look around. The Brickyard Shopping Center and the Webster Square Shopping Center are ideal destinations as well. In addition, the town hosts annual celebrations like the Berlin Fair and the Blues Festival.

Berlin Transportation

Hartford-Brainard Airport is close by.

Berlin Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by Central Connecticut State University, Wesleyan University and Trinity College.

High Points

Berlin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

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Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Berlin Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Berlin, CT

Comparing Berlin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens79
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity35
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults85

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime74

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