The Town FilesWinsted, Connecticut
Community · population 7,192 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $218,900
- Household income
- $64,871
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 51 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 47.6
Winsted is a community of 7,192 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $218,900, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Connecticut towns, easier by car than 89% of Connecticut towns, better for a vacation home than 88% of Connecticut towns.
How Winsted ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Winsted is worth $218,900, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $64,871, which is more affordable than 60% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,183 a month. 54.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winsted | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,900 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,183 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $64,871 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 54.7% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1942 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.2% | — |
Who lives in Winsted
| People | Winsted | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.0% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.8% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 25.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.8% | 93.8% |
Weather in Winsted
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 13.6°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.4 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 151 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winsted since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 23, 2001 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 28, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 15, 2018.
Public schools in Winsted
6 public schools with 1,894 students, about 10.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Regional High School | 9-12 | 521 | 8.7 |
| The Gilbert School | 7-12 | 447 | 11.5 |
| Mary P. Hinsdale School | PK-2 | 303 | 12.6 |
| Pearson School | 3-6 | 300 | 12.0 |
| Northwestern Regional Middle School | 7-8 | 235 | 9.0 |
| Explorations (charter) | 9-12 | 88 | 8.8 |
Towns near Winsted
- Winchester, CT2.2 mi · 10,224 people · home $249,500
- Barkhamsted, CT4.9 mi · 3,647 people · home $368,000
- New Hartford, CT6.8 mi · 6,658 people · home $358,600
- Torrington, CT7.1 mi · 35,515 people · home $215,500
- Canton, CT9.3 mi · 10,124 people · home $395,300
- Goshen, CT10.1 mi · 3,150 people · home $482,400
- Collinsville, CT10.3 mi · 3,721 people · home $395,500
- Northwest Harwinton, CT10.3 mi · 3,158 people · home $330,500
Winsted questions
Is Winsted, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winsted scores better for retirees than 50% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 41%. 25.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.6).
How much does a house cost in Winsted?
The median owner-occupied home in Winsted is valued at $218,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,871, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,183 a month.
What is the weather like in Winsted?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 13.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 51.4 inches of snow.
Does Winsted get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winsted since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 23, 2001. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)