Living in Windsor Locks, CT
Windsor Locks is a Hartford County town on the Connecticut River that holds most of Bradley International Airport and the New England Air Museum, with Interstate 91 and a Hartford Line station.
Windsor Locks at a glance
- Median sale price
- $336,500+7.9% vs last year 153 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 22.25 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$5,200 median-priced home
- Population
- 12,643 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 9.0 sq mi 1,402 per sq mi
What it is like in Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks is in Hartford County beside the Connecticut River. It borders Windsor, East Granby, Suffield, East Windsor and Enfield, and has 12,643 residents on 9.02 square miles of land area.
The town was part of Windsor until it became separate in 1854. It is named for the canal locks that opened in 1829 as part of the Enfield Falls Canal, which bypasses the falls just north of town at the head of navigation for sea-going vessels on the river. The Dexter company, founded here in 1767, was long the oldest corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Bradley International Airport opened as a military base in 1940, took civilian flights in 1947 and occupies about a third of the town. Hamilton Standard opened a propeller plant in town in 1952. Five sites in town are on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Enfield Falls Canal and Memorial Hall.
The New England Air Museum on Perimeter Road, off Route 75, has over 100 aircraft in three hangars. Noden-Reed Park Museum at 58 West Street is run by the Windsor Locks Historical Society in an 1826 barn and 1840 farmhouse, and REACT Premium Escape Rooms is on Corporate Drive.
Parks include Veteran's Memorial Park, Noden-Reed Park, Northridge Park, Green Manor Park, Ahern Park and Pesci Park. Restaurants on Ella Grasso Turnpike include Izumi Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar, Skyline Restaurant and Shade Bar & Grill. The town is planning celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Getting around from Windsor Locks
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 23 min | 15 |
| New Haven | 68 min | 52 |
| Stamford | 121 min | 90 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 174 min | 125 |
| Boston | 135 min | 106 |
| Providence | 118 min | 87 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 8 min | 2 |
Rail stations nearby
- Windsor Locks 1.6 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- Windsor 5.4 mi CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
Highways and routes
Interstate 91 and Routes 20, 75, 140 and 159 serve Windsor Locks. Bradley Airport is 2 miles and about 8 minutes away by car, Hartford is 15 miles and 23 minutes, and New Haven is 52 miles and 68 minutes. Boston is 106 miles and about 135 minutes, and New York City (Midtown) is 125 miles and about 174 minutes.
The Windsor Locks station (CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak) is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, and the Windsor station (CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak) is 5.4 miles away.
Schools in Windsor Locks
4 public schools in Windsor Locks School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 2
- North Street
- South
Middle 1
- Windsor Locks
High school 1
- Windsor Locks High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks
Open Windsor Locks in Google Maps →Eat and drink 5
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Sports bar and restaurant near Bradley International Airport serving lunch and dinner daily, with an outdoor patio.
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Japanese steak house and sushi bar on Ella Grasso Turnpike.
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Small taproom and brewery in Dexter Plaza pouring house-brewed beer, with an East Granby location opened as a second site.
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Restaurant and sports bar serving comfort food off the lobby of the DoubleTree hotel.
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Restaurant serving seafood, steaks, prime rib and Italian dishes, with a lounge and outdoor patio.
Things to do and see 3
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Aerospace museum next to Bradley Airport with over 100 aircraft in three hangars and an outdoor area.
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Historical society museum in an 1826 brick barn and 1840 farmhouse.
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Escape room venue with four original multi-room adventures, open since 2017.
Parks, preserves and trails 13
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 Locks housing market
Over the last 12 months, 153 homes sold in Windsor Locks with a median sale price of $336,500 and a median of 8 days on market. There are 25 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $231 per square foot. The typical home sold for 103% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 7.9% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2 months.
Windsor Locks's town-wide property tax rate is 22.25 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,200 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 Locks
What is the median home price in Windsor Locks, CT?
The median sale price in Windsor Locks is $336,500, based on 153 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Windsor Locks, CT?
Windsor Locks's town-wide property tax rate is 22.25 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $5,200 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Windsor Locks, CT from Hartford?
Windsor Locks is about 15 miles and a 23-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Windsor Locks, CT from New York City?
Windsor Locks is about 125 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 174-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Windsor Locks, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Windsor Locks (CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 1.6 miles from the center of Windsor Locks. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Windsor Locks, CT?
Windsor Locks has about 12,643 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 9.0 square miles.
How many public schools are in Windsor Locks, CT?
Windsor Locks has 4 public schools in Windsor Locks 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 Windsor Locks, CT?
There are 25 homes for sale in Windsor Locks right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in Windsor Locks?
Yes. Windsor Locks station is served by the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak, 1.6 miles away in a straight line. Windsor station is 5.4 miles away.
How far is Bradley Airport?
Bradley International Airport is 2 miles and about 8 minutes away by car, and it occupies about a third of the town.
Which highways serve Windsor Locks?
Interstate 91 and Routes 20, 75, 140 and 159.
Why is it called Windsor Locks?
It is named for the canal locks that opened in 1829 on the Enfield Falls Canal, which bypasses the falls on the Connecticut River.
What museums are in Windsor Locks?
The New England Air Museum and Noden-Reed Park Museum.
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