The Town FilesEast Windsor, Connecticut
Town · population 11,190 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $277,100
- Household income
- $96,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 45.9
East Windsor is a town of 11,190 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $277,100, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks quieter than 82% of Connecticut towns, better for cycling than 78% of Connecticut towns, hipper than 77% of Connecticut towns.
How East Windsor ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Windsor is worth $277,100, below the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $96,250, which is more affordable than 84% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,459 a month. 69.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Windsor | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,100 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,459 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $96,250 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 69.9% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in East Windsor
| People | East Windsor | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.9% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.1% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.0% | — |
| Work from home | 19.6% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 93.8% |
Weather in East Windsor
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 18.8°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.7 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Windsor since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on October 3, 1979 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 512 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 10, 2000.
Public schools in East Windsor
2 public schools with 737 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Brook Elementary School | PK-4 | 480 | 11.7 |
| East Windsor High School | 9-12 | 257 | 8.6 |
Towns near East Windsor
- Broad Brook, CT1.3 mi · 3,998 people · home $347,400
- Southwood Acres, CT3.8 mi · 7,879 people · home $267,900
- South Windsor, CT4.6 mi · 26,918 people · home $375,100
- Windsor Locks, CT4.8 mi · 12,613 people · home $258,800
- Enfield, CT5.5 mi · 42,141 people · home $252,900
- Windsor, CT6.1 mi · 29,492 people · home $305,200
- Ellington, CT6.2 mi · 16,426 people · home $366,900
- Hazardville, CT6.2 mi · 6,870 people · home $242,900
East Windsor questions
Is East Windsor, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Windsor scores better for retirees than 46% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 82%. 21.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in East Windsor?
The median owner-occupied home in East Windsor is valued at $277,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,250, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,459 a month.
What is the weather like in East Windsor?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 18.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 51.7 inches of snow.
Does East Windsor get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Windsor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on October 3, 1979. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)