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Windsor, Colorado

Introduction to Windsor, Colorado

Located in Weld county, Windsor, Colorado, is 10 miles NE of Loveland, Colorado (center to center) and 51 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town is conveniently located inside the Fort Collins - Loveland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 9,896 people living in Windsor.

Windsor History

Windsor was created when a man named J.L. Hilton settled down in a house built between Greeley and Fort Colons in 1873; Hilton was the first settler to the area. Soon after, the town was taken over by the Greeley, Pacific and Salt Lake railway; the Windsor Railroad Depot was established in 1882. Windsor was officially incorporated into the state into the State in 1890.

Windsor and nearby Attractions

  • Swetsville Zoo
  • Discovery Center Science Museum
  • Fort Collins Public Library
  • Fort Vasquez
  • Boyd Lake State Park
  • Eldora

Things To Do In Windsor

There are many recreational opportunities in Windsor. The area includes the Boyd Lake State Park and the Lory State Park. The Fort Collins and Centennial Village Museum is a living museum that highlights life on the Colorado High Plains. The Swetsville Zoo is also located in the town. There are also three libraries around the area, including the Fort Collins Public Library.

Windsor Transportation

The Denver International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Windsor Higher Education

College level education can be found at Aims Community College, Colorado State University, and Front Range Community College.

High Points

Windsor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Windsor Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 17%Windsor Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Windsor Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 19%Windsor People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Windsor, CO

Comparing Windsor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women68
Racial Diversity45
Female Share of the Population37
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income79
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime78

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