City Town Info

Windsor, MA


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Windsor, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men92
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women82
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults105
Median Family Income94
People Above Poverty95
People in Middle Class or Better93

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times47
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents39
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone23
You are visiting:
All StatesMassachusetts > Windsor

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Read and Post in Our Forum

Read about and discuss Windsor and other places in Massachusetts

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Windsor Government Officials

Are you an official in the Windsor government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Windsor. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1