Hartford and Northern Connecticut Waterfront Communities and Homes (or near)

When you choose to live near a waterfront not only do you gain the serenity of living near the water, but also the many activities that come along with it. Recreation activities such as canoeing, fishing, and boating just scratch the surface of what waterfront living entails. Retirenet.com offers many 55+ communities all over the country, we are sure that you will find a place you love. Simply select the state that you wish to retire in and after, click on “Waterfront Living” to see all the listings for that state. Whether you seek a more affordable home or you have the desire to retire in complete luxury, we have it all for you. Scout for your premier waterfront home at Retirenet.com and happy home hunting!

Hartford is the capital of the State of Connecticut. It is located in Hartford County on the Connecticut River, north of the center of the state. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 121,578, but a July 1, 2005 Census estimate put the city’s population at 124,397. It is the third largest city in the state, after Bridgeport and New Haven. Greater Hartford is also the largest metro area in Connecticut and 44th in the country (2004 census estimate) with a population of 1,184,241.
Sometimes referred to as the “insurance capital of the world,” Hartford houses many of the world’s insurance company headquarters, and insurance is one of the region’s major industries. (The State of Connecticut is sometimes still known as “the land of steady habits.”) The region has a relatively low population of adults between the ages of 18 and 25, although Hartford itself has a relatively young population.
Hartford’s West End is home to Elizabeth Park, the oldest and largest municipal rose garden in the country. Hartford is also home to Bushnell, Colt, Goodwin, Rocky Ridge, Keney, Pope, and Riverside Parks.