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Winchester, Connecticut

town

At a glance

10,284
Population
$249,500
Median home value (all homes)
18% below U.S. median
$402,221
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,174/mo
Median rent
13% below U.S. median
$66,519
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
26.4 min
Average commute
89.6%
Homes with broadband
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing0% below
Goods & services1% above
Utilities31% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost3% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college21 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates92.7%
College graduates27.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Winchester Economic Development
The Economic Development Commission is a group dedicated to assisting the Town in enhancing the local economy. This is done through the creation of the Town’s annual job fair, through ribbon cutting events that feature new businesses in town, through marketing campaigns, and more.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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