Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
South Windsor, CT
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,067
Population
27,178
Renter Mix
18% Rent
An elegant community just outside of Hartford
Suburban
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Charming
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Commuter
In the landscape of Connecticut suburbs, South Windsor offers a small-town feel with all of the perks and amenities of a town twice its size. It’s just minutes from the center of Hartford, and is characterized by large, traditional homes and top-notch landscaping and lawns. South Windsor’s Parks and Rec Department excels at maintaining the large number of parks in the area, making this an ideal locale for families or those who simply appreciate lush surroundings.
The roads in South Windsor remain well-maintained in the winter, a major plus for northern towns, and a necessity since many residents commute from their apartments to work in New York City or elsewhere.
When it comes time to unwind there are plenty of restaurants to check out around the area, and I-84, I-291, and I-384 will have you in Hartford or anywhere else in no time.
Explore the City
South Windsor has a good variety of restaurants and stores to visit.
Nevers Park in South Windsor has a sensory area for your kids to experiment with.
Evergreen Walk is an open mall for families in South Windsor, Connecticut.
The South Windsor Fire Department is staffed by a combination of firefighters and volunteers.
Wood Memorial Library & Museum served as one of South Windsor’s two public libraries since 1927.
Nevers Park in South Windsor offers playgrounds, athletic fields, a skate park, and walking trails.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$127,841
Average: $152,498
Education
11,223
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,939
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
South Windsor has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in South Windsor, CT is $2,041 for one bedroom, and $2,797 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Windsor has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,041/month
687 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,241/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly South Windsor, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
467 Students
Public
Grades K-5
678 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
627 Students
Public
Grades K-5
505 Students
International Magnet School For Global Citizenship
Public
Grades PK-5
494 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,142 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,329 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve
- Wickham Park
- Belding Wildlife Management Area
- Lutz Children's Museum
- Connecticut Science Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.