Cost of Living in Windsor, VT
Population 3,552 · Vermont · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Windsor sits on the smaller end of the Vermont city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 2.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Windsor is about 60 miles northwest of Manchester, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 39% lower than Manchester's $336,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Windsor
The median home value in Windsor is $203,800 — 33% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,016/month, 23% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,267/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, below the national average of 4.8%. Vermont's top state income tax rate is 8.8% and the combined sales tax is 6.2%. The climate averages highs of 56.5°F and lows of 34.6°F. Overall, Windsor has a cost of living index of 71 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 29% less expensive.
Windsor has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 33 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 76 | 81 | 80 | 72 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Low °F | 11 | 13 | 21 | 32 | 43 | 52 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 37 | 28 | 18 |
| Precip" | 2.80 | 2.23 | 2.98 | 3.35 | 3.49 | 3.78 | 3.86 | 3.56 | 3.61 | 4.16 | 3.34 | 3.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Windsor, VT?
Windsor has a cost index of 71 (100 = national average). It is 29% below the national average.
What is average rent in Windsor, VT?
The median gross rent in Windsor is $1,016 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Windsor?
The median home value in Windsor is $203,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.
What is the median income in Windsor?
The median household income in Windsor is $51,267 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Windsor, VT?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Windsor is 6.2%. The Vermont state income tax top rate is 8.8%.
Is Windsor, VT affordable?
Yes, Windsor is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 71 — about 29% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Windsor?
Windsor has average high temperatures of 56.5°F and average lows of 34.6°F. Annual precipitation is 40.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Windsor at a Glance
- Population
- 3,552
- Median Income
- $51,267
- Home Value
- $203,800
- Median Rent
- $1,016/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.0%
- Avg High Temp
- 56.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.2%
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