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Berlin, CT

Berlin, CT.

Population: 19,173 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Berlin, CT is $462,503 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $520,000 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,168/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 3.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$462,503

Typical home value

+5.9%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$462,503
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+19.9%
5-year appreciation
+42.4%
10-year appreciation
+73.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$462,503
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+4.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$520,000
Median list price
$449,000
Median price per sqft
$236
1-year sale-price change
+15.6%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
53
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
105.8%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
13

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,168/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,933/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,303/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,542/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.6 : 1
Schools include
Berlin High School, Catherine M. McGee Middle School, Emma Hart Willard School, Mary E. Griswold School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A04
NFIP flood claims on record
67
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Solvents Recovery Service of New England (5.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
109
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
164

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
298
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
106,241
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,379

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (36 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Weir Farm National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Meriden Markham Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
38
Hospitals include
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER, SHARON HOSPITAL, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
279
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
48.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.4%
Median annual property tax
$7,440
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

BerlinState medianUS median
Typical home value$462,503$444,911$288,527
Median sale price$520,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,168/mo$2,248/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$7,440$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Berlin, CT?
$462,503.
What is the median sale price in Berlin, CT?
$520,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Berlin, CT?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Berlin, CT?
Typical rent: $2,168/month.
Is Berlin, CT in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Berlin, CT. 67 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A04. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the radon potential in Berlin, CT?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Berlin, CT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Berlin, CT?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Berlin, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Berlin, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Berlin, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 103.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Berlin

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