Living in East Windsor, CT
East Windsor is a Hartford County town of 26.17 square miles on the Connecticut River, with Interstate 91, U.S. Route 5, the Connecticut Trolley Museum and five villages.
East Windsor at a glance
- Median sale price
- $322,500+5.4% vs last year 168 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 26.64 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$6,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 11,301 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 26.2 sq mi 432 per sq mi
What it is like in East Windsor
East Windsor is in Hartford County, on the east bank of the Connecticut River. It covers 26.17 square miles of land and had a population of 11,301. It borders South Windsor, Windsor Locks, Enfield, Windsor and Ellington.
The town has five villages: Broad Brook, Melrose, Scantic, Warehouse Point and Windsorville. William Pynchon built a warehouse at Warehouse Point in 1636 to transfer goods near Enfield Falls. East Windsor became a separate parish from Windsor in 1768, and the Broad Brook Mill was created in 1832.
In 1818, bones found while digging a well were later identified as an Anchisaurus fossil. St. John's Episcopal Church in Warehouse Point is on the National Register of Historic Places.
East Windsor has the Connecticut Trolley Museum on North Road, which includes trolley rides and a Connecticut Fire Museum on the same grounds. The East Windsor Historical Society runs several small museums at 115 Scantic Road. Both are open seasonally.
Outdoor places include Pierce Memorial Park, Prospect Hill Park, East Windsor Town Park, Mill Pond, Town Farm Park, Winton Park Natural Area, the Flaherty Wildlife Management Area and Scantic River State Park. Maine Fish Market Restaurant is in Warehouse Point, and Problem Solved Brewing Company is on North Road.
Getting around from East Windsor
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 29 min | 14 |
| New Haven | 72 min | 50 |
| Stamford | 125 min | 88 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 178 min | 124 |
| Boston | 126 min | 95 |
| Providence | 107 min | 67 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 24 min | 9 |
Rail stations nearby
- Windsor Locks 3.8 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- Windsor 5.4 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstate 91 serves East Windsor at exits 44 and 45, and U.S. Route 5 runs through town from the South Windsor line to Enfield. Route 191 and Route 140 also run through town.
The nearest rail stations are Windsor Locks, 3.8 miles by straight line, and Windsor, 5.4 miles, both on the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak. By car, Bradley Airport is 24 minutes (9 miles), Hartford is 29 minutes (14 miles), Providence is 107 minutes (67 miles) and Boston is 126 minutes (95 miles). New York City (Midtown) is 178 minutes (124 miles).
Schools in East Windsor
3 public schools in East Windsor School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 1
- Broad Brook
Middle 1
- East Windsor
High school 1
- East Windsor High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up East Windsor School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in East Windsor
Open East Windsor in Google Maps →Eat and drink 2
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Seafood restaurant in Warehouse Point with dine-in and takeout menus, a raw fish counter and a full bar.
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Craft brewery taproom with a posted schedule of events and weekly opening hours Wednesday through Sunday.
Things to do and see 2
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Museum of trolley and railroading history with trolley rides and a separate fire museum on the same grounds.
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Local history museums on one campus, including the Academy building, Osborn House, a barber shop museum and a farm tool museum.
Parks, preserves and trails 12
Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
East Windsor housing market
Over the last 12 months, 168 homes sold in East Windsor with a median sale price of $322,500 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 31 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $216 per square foot. The typical home sold for 104% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 5.4% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.2 months.
East Windsor's town-wide property tax rate is 26.64 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,000 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about East Windsor
What is the median home price in East Windsor, CT?
The median sale price in East Windsor is $322,500, based on 168 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in East Windsor, CT?
East Windsor's town-wide property tax rate is 26.64 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $6,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is East Windsor, CT from Hartford?
East Windsor is about 14 miles and a 29-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is East Windsor, CT from New York City?
East Windsor is about 124 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 178-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in East Windsor, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Windsor Locks (CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 3.8 miles from the center of East Windsor. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of East Windsor, CT?
East Windsor has about 11,301 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 26.2 square miles.
How many public schools are in East Windsor, CT?
East Windsor has 3 public schools in East Windsor School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in East Windsor, CT?
There are 31 homes for sale in East Windsor right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
What villages are in East Windsor?
Broad Brook, Melrose, Scantic, Warehouse Point and Windsorville.
Which highways serve East Windsor?
Interstate 91 has exits 44 and 45 in town, and U.S. Route 5 runs through it. Routes 191 and 140 also pass through.
Where is the nearest train station?
Windsor Locks station is 3.8 miles away by straight line and Windsor station is 5.4 miles, both served by the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak.
How far is Bradley Airport?
Bradley Airport is 24 minutes (9 miles) by car.
What can visitors see in East Windsor?
The Connecticut Trolley Museum, the Connecticut Fire Museum and the East Windsor Historical Society museums are the main museums.
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