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Is Windsor Locks, CT expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,53812% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,580about $7,298/month · 1% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$258,80022% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (77.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,520 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Connecticut. It is number 13 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Windsor Locks
$1,538
Derby
$1,602
Bethel
$1,465
Orange
$2,632
Greenwich
$3,668
Storrs
$1,965
Trumbull Center
$2,543

How much do households earn in Windsor Locks?

Under $25k
10.0%
$25k–50k
18.5%
$50k–100k
33.8%
$100k–150k
20.1%
$150k+
11.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Windsor Locks

SizeWindsor LocksU.S. average
Studio$1,469$1,338
1 bedroom$1,208$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,790$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,383$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Windsor Locks overall?

Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
117
Goods (food, clothes…)
97
Utilities
146
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Windsor Locks, so the Connecticut figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Windsor Locks

🏛️ Property tax$3,688a year · 1.43% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$176a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Windsor Locks

Commute to work21.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree28.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home77.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Windsor Locks?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $258 a month less.

Renting
$1,538
Owning
$1,796

Owning assumes a typical $258,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,880 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Windsor Locks, CT?

Renting in Windsor Locks costs a median of about $1,538 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.

How much do I need to make to live in Windsor Locks?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,520 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Windsor Locks cheap or expensive?

Windsor Locks is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $87,580. It ranks 13th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Windsor Locks?

The median homeowner in Windsor Locks pays $3,688 a year in property taxes, about 1.43% of the median home value.

Is Windsor Locks more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Windsor Locks?

The median home value in Windsor Locks is $258,800, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

12,579 people live in Windsor Locks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.