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Winsted, CT

Winsted, CT.

Population: 10,263 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Winsted, CT is $317,535 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,366/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$317,535

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$317,535
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+39.2%
10-year appreciation
+100.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$317,535
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,000
Median list price
$379,500
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+21.8%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,366/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Explorations District, Regional School District 07, Winchester School District
Schools include
Explorations, Northwestern Regional High School, Northwestern Regional Middle School, Pearson School, The Gilbert School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone
A10
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Barkhamsted-New Hartford Landfill (2.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.9 in
Annual snowfall
55.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
285
Days with Moderate air quality
72
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
183

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,838
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,560

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site (28 mi)
National parks include
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Coltsville National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Wings Ago Airstrip (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bradley International Airport (BDL) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL, BRISTOL HOSPITAL, JOHN DEMPSEY HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
63.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,737
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

WinstedState medianUS median
Median home value$317,535$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$335,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,366/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,737$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Winsted, CT?
$317,535.
What is the median sale price in Winsted, CT?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Winsted, CT?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Winsted, CT?
Typical rent: $1,366/month.
Is Winsted, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A10.
What is the radon potential in Winsted, CT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Winsted, CT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Barkhamsted-New Hartford Landfill, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Winsted, CT?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Winsted, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Winsted, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Winsted, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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