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Living in
Windsor Locks.
Windsor Locks is an unincorporated community in the county, CT. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks is a community of 12,555 people in Connecticut. The median household income is $81,205, median rent runs about $1,394 per month, and median home values are around $258,800. The average commute is 22.2 minutes.
Windsor Locks at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Foreign-Born
11.1%
Broadband Internet
88.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.1% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Windsor Locks: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Windsor Locks, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (31.2%), and 6.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
41.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% below CT average
Rent, home values, and income in Windsor Locks
In Windsor Locks, rent runs 6% below the CT average, and home values are 29% below the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,688
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $337,893 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CT
Unemployment in Windsor Locks
Unemployment in Capitol Planning Region, which includes Windsor Locks, is close to the CT average.
Unemployment rate
Windsor Locks: Capitol Planning Region rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Capitol Planning Region (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Windsor Locks Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Windsor Locks residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Windsor Locks, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Bradley International Airport (BDL)
Medium hub3.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 88 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Windsor Locks runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
63.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
789.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Windsor Locks Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In Hartford County, which includes Windsor Locks, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $48,800 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $42,700 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,600 |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,900 |
| 2021 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.0M |
| 2019 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $66,200 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5.8M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hartford County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hartford County, which includes Windsor Locks, is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
109
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Hartford County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Windsor Locks has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
51.7"
Hot Days/Year
20
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 19°F | 3.28" |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 3.13" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 3.81" |
| Apr | 61°F | 38°F | 3.88" |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 3.79" |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.28" |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 4.17" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.21" |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.39" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 4.52" |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 3.51" |
| Dec | 41°F | 25°F | 4.08" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Windsor Locks
Uninsured
2.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Windsor Locks's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Hebrew Home and Hospital
Psychiatric · 10.2 mi away · West Hartford
St Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.4 mi away · Hartford
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Manchester
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education9.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks's student/teacher ratio is 9.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Windsor Locks (within 15 miles)
Connecticut State Community College
11.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 33,645 students · in-state tuition $5,338 · 26% graduate · median earnings $46,642 (10 yrs after entry)
Springfield Technical Community College
12.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,759 students · in-state tuition $6,004 · 37% graduate · median earnings $45,410 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,146 students · in-state tuition $50,445 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,020 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 2,693 students · in-state tuition $21,188 · 44% graduate · median earnings $52,576 (10 yrs after entry)
Western New England University
13.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,603 students · in-state tuition $49,490 · 66% graduate · median earnings $81,107 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,146 students · in-state tuition $73,590 · 82% graduate · median earnings $103,089 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Springfield Armory National Historic Site (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
National Historic Site
13 mi awayNew England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
25 mi awayColtsville National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayMartin Van Buren National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
63 mi awayWeir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
64 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks Public Library
28 Main St., Windsor Locks
Cities Near Windsor Locks
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Windsor Locks?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Windsor Locks FAQ
Is Windsor Locks, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Windsor Locks's median rent is $1,394/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $81,205/year. Median home value is $258,800.
Is Windsor Locks, Connecticut safe?⌄
Windsor Locks's violent crime rate was 63 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 790 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Windsor Locks, Connecticut?⌄
Capitol Planning Region, which includes Windsor Locks, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Windsor Locks, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Windsor Locks is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,394/month and median household income is $81,205/year. The median home value is $258,800. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Windsor Locks, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Windsor Locks is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from