Windsor Locks, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Capitol Planning Region County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
12,555 Population 1,392/sq mi density
$90,417 Median Income $44,126 per capita
$236,800 Home Value $340,173 Zillow
$1,290 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,007 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$90,417 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,800 home value, $1,290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Windsor Locks, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,417
20% above
$44,126 per capita
Home Value
$236,800
16% below
Zillow: $340,173
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
11% above
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
96/100K
75% below
1,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Windsor Locks Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Windsor Locks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
120%
Home Value
84%
Rent
111%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Windsor Locks a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Windsor Locks residents earn a median household income of $90,417 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,126. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,617 business establishments, including 2,315 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Windsor Locks is $236,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,173. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Windsor Locks reports 96 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,007/100K.

Education

26.4% of adults in Windsor Locks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Windsor Locks has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population12,555
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,392/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$90,417
Per Capita$44,126
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$110,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,594

Housing

A+
Home Value$236,800
Rent$1,290
Ownership79.9%
Zillow$340,173
Housing Units5,584
Rent Burden30.8%

Crime

F
Violent96/100K
Property1,007/100K

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation145 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.2%
EV Stations6
Libraries62

Did You Know?

The median home in Windsor Locks was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Bradley International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 2,315 restaurants in the area.