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Winsted, CT


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Winsted, Connecticut

Winsted is conveniently located inside the Hartford metropolitan area. There are an estimated 7,321 people in the town.

The People and Families of Winsted

In Winsted, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winsted had a median family income of $51,044.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Winsted. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Winsted Housing

Approximately 55% of housing in Winsted is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the town than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Winsted.

Commuting

In Winsted, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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