Albany metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Berlin, NY
$214,450Median listing price
RensselaerArea
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About Berlin
Berlin is a rural town in eastern Rensselaer County near the Massachusetts and Vermont borders, set in the Taconic foothills. It is a quiet, spread-out town of farms, forests, and small hamlets, with one of the lowest price points in the county.
Home prices in Berlin
The median listing price in Berlin is $214,450.
Top places in Berlin
- Berlin town center and historic hamlet streets.
- Taconic foothills scenery and rural roads.
- Cherry Plain State Park — just over the line in Petersburgh, an easy trip from Berlin.
- Little Hoosic River fishing and paddling spots.
- Berlin Central School campus — the town's community hub.
- Nearby: Petersburg/Stephentown back roads for cycling.
Commuting from Berlin
- Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~35–40 minutes via NY-22 and NY-43 (approximate).
- No in-town public transit to Albany verified; the commute is car-dependent.
Berlin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Berlin, NY?
The median listing price in Berlin is $214,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Berlin, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~35–40 minutes via NY-22 and NY-43 (approximate).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.