About Winsted

At the center of the Town of Winchester, the city of Winsted is nestled in the scenic foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. Visitors and residents alike are drawn to the diverse cultural and recreational offerings, popular restaurants, plentiful retail and antiques shops, entertainment venues, museums and historic attractions. Winsted and Winchester are often used interchangeably since they share the same town government, police and fire departments, school system and tax base.

Winsted is a regional hub for retail, commerce and industry in northwestern Connecticut and, as such, it fits the needs of a wide variety of commercial ventures. We urge you to take a closer look at our town when you’re looking to establish, relocate or expand your business.

Vital Statistics

  • Population: 11,242 (2010 census)
  • Land Area: 32 square miles
  • Distance to major cities:
  • Hartford = 24 miles
  • Boston = 111 miles
  • New York City = 97 miles
  • Providence = 87 miles
  • Bradley International Airport: 19 miles
  • Households: 5,212
  • Median Age: 36.8
  • Work Force: 5,865
  • Crime Index – 2016: 115.1 (U.S. Average 277.5)

Climate and Temperatures

  • January Average High: 29°
  • January Average Low: 13°
  • July Average High: 80°
  • July Average Low: 59°
  • Average Annual Precipitation: 51 inches
  • Average Annual Snowfall: 56 inches
  • Current conditions at Winchester Center Fire Department:  click here.
  • Economics: Town Profiles 1998-1999, DECD