Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
23%
Winsted
Winsted, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,275
Population
7,202
Renter Mix
44% Rent
Enjoy a slower pace in Laurel City
Historic
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Charming
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Quaint
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Lush
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Mountain Views
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Located at the confluence of the Still River and the Mad River in northwestern Connecticut, Winsted offers residents a slower pace of life in a scenic environment. Considered the Gateway to the Berkshire Mountains, Winsted contains a wide variety of options for outdoor recreation with numerous parks, rivers, and the vast Highland Lake. Winsted residents enjoy Highland Lake year round, from swimming in the summer to ice fishing in the winter.
Winsted exudes historic charm with an array of architectural stylings, antique shops, quaint restaurants, and local businesses. Home to Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted benefits from diverse events and community outreach programs. Convenience to U.S. 44 and Route 8 makes getting around from Winsted simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,750
Average: $79,333
Education
1,638
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,792
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Winsted has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Winsted, CT is $1,153 for a studio, $1,275 for one bedroom, $1,477 for two bedrooms, and $1,600 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winsted has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,275/month
768 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Winsted, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
294 Students
Public
Grades 2-4
237 Students
Batcheller Early Education Center
Public
Grades PK-5
277 Students
Public
Grades K-5
2 Students
Public
Grades K-5
Northwestern Regional Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
243 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
410 Students
Northwestern Regional High School
Public
Grades 9-12
564 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
410 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
93 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
9 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Burr Pond State Park
- John A. Minetto State Park
- Peoples State Forest
- Ski Sundown
- Dennis Hill State Park
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 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.