Meriden, CT
Buying or selling a home in Meriden
Meriden is one of the best values in central Connecticut, and it's a town I know well. It's the crossroads of the state, with I-91 and I-691 meeting right in town, which makes it a practical choice for commuters in every direction. Whether you're buying your first home or adding a rental to your portfolio, Meriden has options.
About the town
What Meriden is like
Meriden is a city of about 61,000, incorporated in 1806. It earned the nickname Silver City as the world's leading silver-manufacturing center in the late 1800s. Today it's known for Hubbard Park and Castle Craig, its location on the Quinnipiac River, and some of the most affordable homes in the region.
Market note
Meriden offers more house for the money than most towns in the area, which keeps first-time buyers and investors coming back. Prices vary a lot by neighborhood, so the comps matter.
Population
About 60,900 residents (2020 U.S. Census)
Commute
About 20 to 25 minutes to New Haven and about 25 minutes to Hartford. The Meriden station on the Hartford Line gets you to New Haven Union Station in about 24 minutes by train.
Schools
Meriden Public Schools serve roughly 8,700 students across the city's schools.
Homes for sale
Browse current listings in Meriden on my Berkshire Hathaway site , or tell me what you're looking for and I'll send you homes as they come up.
Local favorites
Places Meriden residents actually go
A few spots worth knowing when you're checking out the town.
A bookshop cafe on East Main Street with a loyal following.
Historic coal-fired brick-oven pizza at 256 Pratt Street, a Meriden classic since 1938.
1,800 acres of Hanging Hills trails below Castle Craig, and home of the Daffodil Festival every spring.
Ridge-top hiking on the Mattabesett Trail with big views from Lamentation Mountain and Chauncey Peak.
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Thinking about Meriden?
I know Meriden street by street. Whether you're buying, selling, or just getting oriented, let's talk.