Living in Windsor, CT
Windsor is a Hartford County town on the Connecticut River, just north of Hartford, with Windsor Center, Poquonock, Wilson and Deerfield among its sections.
Windsor at a glance
- Median sale price
- $380,000+5.6% vs last year 318 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 28.88 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$7,700 median-priced home
- Population
- 29,658 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 29.5 sq mi 1,005 per sq mi
What it is like in Windsor
Windsor sits on the northern border of Hartford in Hartford County. It covers 29.51 square miles of land and had a population of 29,658 in the facts file used for this guide. The Connecticut River forms its eastern edge, and the Farmington River joins it inside town.
Windsor was settled in 1633 as a trading post and is described as the first English settlement in Connecticut. It was incorporated in 1637. The Palisado Avenue area holds the Oliver Ellsworth Homestead, built in 1781 and a National Historic Landmark, and the Windsor Historical Society.
Sections of town include Windsor Center, Poquonock, Wilson, Deerfield, Hayden Station and Rainbow. Bradley International Airport lies just north of the town line.
Northwest Park and Nature Center on Lang Road holds the Connecticut Valley Tobacco Museum and hosts the Northwest Park Country Fair each fall. Town facilities also include John R. Welch Park, Sharshon Park, Washington Park and Stroh Park. Barber Pond State Wildlife Area, Rainbow Reservoir Boat Launch and Bissell Bridge Boat Launch give access to water, and Keney Golf Course is a public course.
Windsor Center, along Broad Street, has restaurants such as Dom's Broad Street Eatery and Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria. Bart's Drive-In is on Palisado Avenue, and Dudleytown Brewing Company is on Day Hill Road. The Windsor Shad Derby Festival takes place each spring in Windsor Center and builds to the third Saturday in May. The Vintage Radio & Communications Museum is on Pierson Lane.
Getting around from Windsor
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 15 min | 10 |
| New Haven | 60 min | 47 |
| Stamford | 112 min | 85 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 166 min | 120 |
| Boston | 130 min | 105 |
| Providence | 110 min | 82 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 17 min | 8 |
Rail stations nearby
- Windsor 2.1 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- Windsor Locks 5 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- Hartford 7.1 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstates 91 and 291 and several state routes cross Windsor. Hartford is 10 miles and about 15 minutes by car, New Haven is 47 miles and about 60 minutes, and Bradley Airport is 8 miles and about 17 minutes. Boston is 105 miles and about 130 minutes, and Midtown Manhattan is 120 miles and about 166 minutes.
The Windsor station on the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak is 2.1 miles from the town's reference point in the facts file. The Windsor Locks and Hartford stations have the same services. Connecticut Transit provides bus service in the area.
Schools in Windsor
7 public schools in Windsor School District and Capitol Region Education Council. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 4
- Clover Street
- John F. Kennedy
- Oliver Ellsworth
- Poquonock
Middle 1
- Sage Park
High school 2
- Academy of Aerospace and Engineering
- Windsor High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Windsor School District and Capitol Region Education Council 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 Windsor
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Retro-style burger and hot dog restaurant on Palisado Avenue with breakfast sandwiches and fish and chips.
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Counter-service barbecue restaurant serving smoked meats and sides on Poquonock Avenue.
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Breakfast and lunch restaurant on Broad Street serving eggs, sandwiches, soups and daily specials.
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Brewpub on Day Hill Road with its own beers, a beer garden and a kitchen that serves pizza.
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Italian restaurant and pizzeria on Broad Street serving pasta, chicken dishes and pizza.
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American restaurant and bar inside the Hartford/Windsor Marriott, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Sit-down restaurant with a bar and patio serving pizza, burgers, steaks, seafood and pasta.
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Kosher takeout kitchen and market serving falafel, shawarma and salads, with catering.
Things to do and see 4
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Museum in Northwest Park on the history of shade tobacco farming in the Connecticut River valley.
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House built in 1781 for Oliver Ellsworth, a National Historic Landmark run as a museum by the Connecticut DAR.
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Museum of antique radios, televisions and communications equipment, open Thursday through Sunday.
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Local history museum with exhibit galleries, historic house tours and a research library on Palisado Avenue.
Parks, preserves and trails 53
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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.
Windsor housing market
Over the last 12 months, 318 homes sold in Windsor with a median sale price of $380,000 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 38 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $221 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 5.6% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 1.4 months.
Windsor's town-wide property tax rate is 28.88 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,700 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 Windsor
What is the median home price in Windsor, CT?
The median sale price in Windsor is $380,000, based on 318 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Windsor, CT?
Windsor's town-wide property tax rate is 28.88 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $7,700 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Windsor, CT from Hartford?
Windsor is about 10 miles and a 15-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Windsor, CT from New York City?
Windsor is about 120 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 166-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Windsor, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Windsor (CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 2.1 miles from the center of Windsor. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Windsor, CT?
Windsor has about 29,658 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 29.5 square miles.
How many public schools are in Windsor, CT?
Windsor has 7 public schools in Windsor School District and Capitol Region Education Council. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Windsor, CT?
There are 38 homes for sale in Windsor right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Windsor from Hartford?
Hartford is 10 miles away, about a 15 minute drive.
Is there a train station in Windsor?
Yes. The Windsor station is served by the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak. Windsor Locks and Hartford stations have the same services.
How close is Windsor to the airport?
Bradley International Airport is 8 miles away, about 17 minutes by car.
What events does Windsor hold each year?
The Windsor Shad Derby Festival is held in spring and the Northwest Park Country Fair in the fall. Check each organizer's site for current dates.
What historic sites are in Windsor?
The Oliver Ellsworth Homestead and the Windsor Historical Society are on Palisado Avenue, and the town was settled in 1633.
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