Central Connecticut, which includes the towns south of Hartford, north of New Haven, and east of Waterbury, offers many real estate options. With diverse areas, educational opportunities, and access to major highways, central Connecticut encompasses affordable and luxury housing and suburban communities for commuters. Aside from price and features, central Connecticut real estate has a traditional mix of properties: single and multifamily homes, condos, townhomes, and foreclosures. A home can be overlooking a lake or the countryside or can be adjacent to a busy downtown area.
Central Connecticut real estate, be it homes or condos, has several benefits for commuters. Major highways 84, 91, and 691 go through or are near most towns; major state routes also connect these towns to the state’s major cities. As a result, most towns in this area are less than a half hour away from New Haven, Hartford, and Waterbury. Public transportation provides similar conveniences for residents in the area. CT Transit services many of these towns, and the Amtrak shuttle from New Haven to Springfield, Massachusetts stops at several towns in the area.
Central Connecticut does not have a uniform character. Rather, busy downtowns are minutes away from subdued suburban neighborhoods and rural parts. Small cities Meriden and Middletown are transportation hubs for the area and offer various dining and retail options. Communities like Cheshire and Newington, on the other hand, have a primarily suburban character and are a brief drive to any of the state’s major cities. Other communities, such as Durham and Middlefield, are less populated and are best described as rural.
In addition to this array of characters, central Connecticut is dotted with commercial and industrial areas. Manufacturing plants are visibly present in Southington, for example, while several industrial parks are located in Cheshire, Wallingford, and North Haven. Malls and commercial strips can be found in nearly all areas, providing several shopping and dining options.