Windsor town, Connecticut
Windsor town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Windsor town is a geographic entity located in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 29,879. The land area covers 29.51 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 29,879 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 11,643 | ±337 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,071 | ±367 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,643 | ±337 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 428 | ±173 |
| Median Home Value | $305,200 | ±$11,470 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,681 | ±$62 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,725 | ±$7,536 |
| Per Capita Income | $49,120 | ±$2,321 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% | ±2.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,967 | ±686 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 15,414 | ±671 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.5% | ±1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 29,658 (2024)
ID: 183955
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN MANAGER
275 BROAD ST, STE 1, WINDSOR CT 06095-2994
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Windsor | 06-12 | Windsor, CT | |
| Regular School Windsor | 03-05 | Windsor, CT | |
| Regular School Windsor | 03-05 | Windsor, CT | |
| Regular School Windsor | PK-02 | Windsor, CT | |
| Regular School Windsor | PK-02 | Windsor, CT | |
| Regular School Windsor | 06-08 | Windsor, CT | |
| Regular School Windsor | 09-12 | Windsor, CT | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | Hartford, CT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Suffield, CT | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | Plainville, CT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Hartford
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College | 5.4 mi away | 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117-1599 |
8607684100
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WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.2 mi away | 323 BROAD ST., WINDSOR, CT, 06095 |
(860) 285-1910
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Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
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College Vocational | 5.5 mi away | 97 Newberry Road, East Windsor, CT, 06088 |
860627430046600
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WILSON BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 365 WINDSOR AVENUE, WINDSOR, CT, 06095 |
(860) 247-8960
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University of Saint Joseph
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College | 6.8 mi away | 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, 06117 |
8602324571
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BLOOMFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 1 TUNXIS AVE., BLOOMFIELD, CT, 06002 |
(860) 243-9721
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Connecticut State Community College
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College | 7.1 mi away | 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT, 06051 |
8606127000
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WOOD MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 783 MAIN STREET, SOUTH WINDSOR, CT, 06074 |
(860) 289-1783
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Arizona College of Nursing - Hartford
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College | 7.1 mi away | 99 East River Drive, Suite 901, East Hartford, CT, 06108-3288 |
4693367474
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WINDSOR LOCKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 28 MAIN ST., WINDSOR LOCKS, CT, 06096 |
(860) 627-1495
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARTFORD BRADLEY INTL AP, CT US, located 4.6 miles from Windsor town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3° | 18.8° | 27.1° | 3.28" | 14.2" |
| February | 38.5° | 20.7° | 29.6° | 3.13" | 14.8" |
| March | 47.3° | 28.2° | 37.8° | 3.81" | 9.4" |
| April | 60.5° | 38.4° | 49.5° | 3.88" | 1.1" |
| May | 71.7° | 48.4° | 60.0° | 3.79" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.9° | 57.8° | 68.9° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.2° | 63.4° | 74.3° | 4.17" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.3° | 61.7° | 72.5° | 4.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.7° | 53.8° | 64.8° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.5° | 42.4° | 53.0° | 4.52" | 0.7" |
| November | 51.5° | 33.0° | 42.3° | 3.51" | 1.4" |
| December | 40.6° | 24.6° | 32.6° | 4.08" | 10.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Hills CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| Windsor Locks CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Tariffville CDP | CDP | 5.4 mi | — |
| Simsbury Center CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Hartford city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Broad Brook CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 0911087000. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.