Windsor, MA

Windsor, Massachusetts

Windsor, Massachusetts, in Berkshire county, is 34 miles NW of Chicopee, Massachusetts (center to center) and 102 miles W of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Pittsfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 875 people in Windsor.

The People and Families of Windsor

In Windsor, about 69% of adults are married. Many folks in Windsor are married and settled down.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Windsor had a median family income of $57,500. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Windsor. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Windsor Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in Windsor is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Windsor is known in Massachusetts for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Windsor, 90% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Windsor.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Windsor, MA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Windsor Almanac

Windsor Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Windsor Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Windsor, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Windsor Public Libraries

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Windsor Colleges

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