Hartford metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to Windsor, CT
About Windsor
Windsor (motto: "First in Connecticut, First for its Citizens") is a town of about 29,490 people directly north of Hartford — the first English settlement in the state, settled in 1633 and incorporated in 1637. It blends colonial history (Palisado Green, the Oliver Ellsworth Homestead), the tobacco-farming heritage of the Connecticut River valley, and a major corporate corridor along Day Hill Road — top employers include Amazon, Voya Financial, and SS&C Technologies.
Home prices in Windsor
The median listing price in Windsor is $385,000.
Top places in Windsor
- Windsor Center and Palisado Green — the historic town green (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Oliver Ellsworth Homestead — home of the third Chief Justice of the U.S.
- Northwest Park — the town's largest park at 473 acres, with nature center, trails, and a barn with animals.
- Windsor Meadows State Park — along the Connecticut River.
- The historic Windsor train station (1850s) and the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut.
- Shad Derby Festival (spring) and Northwest Park Country Fair (fall).
- Tobacco fields and barns (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Windsor
- CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak at the historic Windsor station in Windsor Center, served by Amtrak's Hartford Line, Northeast Regional, and Valley Eagle trains plus CTrail commuter trains (per Wikipedia's Windsor article, read September 25, 2026).
- I-91 and I-291 run through town; Bradley International Airport borders Windsor to the north.
- Approximate drive to downtown Hartford: ~10–15 minutes (approximate; the town borders Hartford to the south).
Schools in Windsor
Public schools: Windsor Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Windsor FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Windsor, CT?
The median listing price in Windsor is $385,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Windsor, CT?
CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak at the historic Windsor station in Windsor Center, served by Amtrak's Hartford Line, Northeast Regional, and Valley Eagle trains plus CTrail commuter trains (per Wikipedia's Windsor article, read September 25, 2026). - Which school district serves Windsor, CT?
Windsor is served by Windsor Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.