Living in South Windsor, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Windsor · Census data 2020–2024
South Windsor has 26,907 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $144,961 (51% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $375,100, the median rent is $1,864/month.
South Windsor at a glance
- Population
- 26,907
- Median age
- 41.2State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $144,961State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $375,100State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,864/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is South Windsor a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Windsor
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Windsor the median home value is $375,100, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,864 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,746 a month in housing costs.
South Windsor median household income
The median household income in South Windsor is $144,961 and the income per person is $66,277. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in South Windsor: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,272
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.72
South Windsor demographics
- Population
- 26,907
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 9,835
- Foreign-born
- 22.1%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Windsor ›
Education in South Windsor
58.9% of adults 25 and older in South Windsor have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 28.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Windsor
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
South Windsor vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Windsor | 26,907 | $144,961 | $375,100 | $1,864 |
| East Windsor | 11,213 | $96,250 | $277,100 | $1,459 |
| Manchester | 59,635 | $86,840 | $247,100 | $1,519 |
| Broad Brook | 3,609 | $97,625 | $347,400 | $1,297 |
| Windsor | 29,468 | $104,725 | $305,200 | $1,681 |
| East Hartford | 50,918 | $70,778 | $229,700 | $1,225 |
| Vernon | 30,577 | $85,356 | $275,500 | $1,425 |
| Blue Hills | 1,676 | $63,512 | $236,900 | $767 |
| Rockville | 7,072 | $51,232 | $218,700 | $1,136 |
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What is the median household income in South Windsor, CT?
The median household income in South Windsor is $144,961, 51% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in South Windsor?
The median home value in South Windsor is $375,100, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in South Windsor?
The median gross rent in South Windsor is $1,864 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is South Windsor, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in South Windsor?
The median age in South Windsor is 41.2 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in South Windsor?
The average commute to work in South Windsor is 23 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Windsor?
The unemployment rate in South Windsor is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Windsor?
58.9% of adults in South Windsor have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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