Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
22%
Windsor Locks
Windsor Locks, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,836
Population
12,868
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Enjoy suburban tranquility and easy airport access
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Nestled alongside the banks of the mighty Connecticut River, Windsor Locks is a peaceful suburb located midway between Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts. Plenty of area parks, ponds, and rivers contribute to the tranquil atmosphere in Windsor Locks as well as copious opportunities for outdoor adventure.
Windsor Locks’ quiet environment is somewhat surprising given its close proximity to I-91 and Bradley International Airport. Windsor Locks residents enjoy pockets of commercial activity in addition to short trips to the airport. Attractions like the New England Air Museum and Six Flags New England are within minutes of Windsor Locks as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,259
Average: $99,605
Education
3,089
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,449
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Windsor Locks has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Windsor Locks, CT is $1,872 for one bedroom, $2,019 for two bedrooms, and $2,195 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Windsor Locks has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,872/month
667 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Windsor Locks, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
338 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
397 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
318 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
415 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Northwest Park of Windsor
- Major Michael Donnelly Land Preserve
- McLean Game Refuge
- Penwood State Park
- Holcomb Farm Learning Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Bradley International
Top Apartments in Windsor Locks
Houses for Rent in Windsor Locks
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 February 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.