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Winsted, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County
Winsted, CT
At a Glance
How Winsted Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winsted's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Winsted a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Winsted residents earn a median household income of $66,058 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,619. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,670 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winsted is $214,000 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,104. Median rent is $1,193/month, with 28.9% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Winsted reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,775/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Winsted hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winsted has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.