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Windsor Locks, Connecticut

CDP · Hartford County

At a glance

12,579
Population
$258,800
Median home value (all homes)
15% below U.S. median
$342,224
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,394/mo
Median rent
3% above U.S. median
$81,205
Median household income
3% above U.S. median
21.9 min
Average commute
88.7%
Homes with broadband
75.77%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing3% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities22% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost19% 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 college9 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates28.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Windsor Locks Economic Development
The Windsor Locks Economic & Industrial Development Commission aims to increase growth in the town's Grand List by identifying in-fill and redevelopment opportunities, attracting new businesses, facilitating the growth of existing businesses, leveraging state, federal, local and private resources, and providing recommendations to the Selectmen on business-related issues. The commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at Town Hall.
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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