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Winsted, Connecticut

Introduction to Winsted, Connecticut

Winsted, conveniently located inside the Hartford metropolitan area, has an estimated 7,321 residents.

Winsted History

The town, formed at the confluence of the Mad River and Still River, witnessed its first settlement in 1756. The name Winsted is a combination of Winchester and Barkhansted. Winsted, which was one of the first mill towns in Connecticut, also serves as the business center for the towns of Winchester and Barkhamsted. Winsted and New Haven were centers for the production of mechanical clocks in 1900.

Winsted and nearby Attractions

  • Winchester Historical Society Museum
  • Canton Historical Museum
  • Black Rock State Park
  • Noah Webster House
  • Haystack Mountain State Park
  • Old State House

Things To Do In Winsted

The Winchester Historical Society Museum and Canton Historical Museum are popular destinations. Tourists coming during autumn can enjoy the Fall Festival. History buffs will find the Old State House and Noah Webster House while staying in the town. The area also has numerous parks like the Haystack Mountain State Park and the Black Rock State Park.

Winsted Transportation

Bradley International Airport is the closest major air transportation facility.

Winsted Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Westfield State College, the University of Hartford, and Naugatuck Valley Community College.

Comparative Profile of Winsted, CT

Comparing Winsted to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population710
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men74
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population41

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better65
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use52
Short Commute Times43
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals95
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents47
Affordability of Property Taxes37
Housing Recently Built12
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