What are the schools like in Windsor, VT?

Windsor is served primarily by Mount Ascutney School District #86. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Windsor?

The median household income in Windsor, VT is $47,545 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Windsor, VT?

Windsor has an average high temperature of 27.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 83.3 inches.

Windsor, VT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Windsor, VT affordable or expensive?

Windsor's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Windsor is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $161,900 and the median rent is $988 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Windsor, VT?

Windsor has a violent crime rate of 169.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 478.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Windsor, VT a Good Place to Live?

Windsor is a small town of 2,138 in Vermont, with a median household income of $47,545 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Windsor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Windsor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Windsor city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.3

Windsor's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Windsor costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Windsor, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$161,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$988	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,545	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Windsor's violent crime rate is 169.0 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

169.0 /100k

Property Crime

478.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Windsor is served primarily by Mount Ascutney School District #86. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Windsor, VT	National Avg
School District	Mount Ascutney School District #86	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Windsor sees average highs of 27.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July, with 38.1 inches of annual precipitation and 83.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Windsor, VT
Average High — January	27.6°F
Average High — July	80.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.1"
Annual Snowfall	83.3"

Demographics

Metric	Windsor, VT	National Avg
Population	2,138	—
Median Age	41.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	25.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Plainfield, NH 4 mi Hartland, VT 4 mi Ascutney, VT 5 mi Claremont, NH 7 mi North Hartland, VT 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Windsor

Windsor, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05089

Windsor vs Other Cities

Windsor, VT vs Plainfield, NH Windsor, VT vs Hartland, VT Windsor, VT vs Ascutney, VT Windsor, VT vs Claremont, NH Windsor, VT vs North Hartland, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windsor, VT affordable or expensive?

Windsor's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Windsor roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $161,900 and median rent is $988/month.

What is the crime rate in Windsor, VT?

Windsor's violent crime rate is 169.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 478.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Windsor?

Public schools in Windsor are operated by Mount Ascutney School District #86. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Windsor, VT a good place to live?

Windsor, VT has a population of 2,138, a median household income of $47,545, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Windsor?

Windsor averages 27.6°F in January and 80.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.1 inches with about 83.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Windsor?

Windsor, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05089.

What is the population of Windsor?

The population of Windsor, Vermont is 2,138 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Windsor?

Key numbers for living in Windsor: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $161,900, median household income $47,545, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Windsor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.