Windsor County

VT · Pop. 88,557 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Windsor County is a mixed county in VT with a population of approximately 88,557.

$/Acre: $4,734

Property Tax: 1.9%

Growing Season: 130 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 125.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.9%

Local Sales Tax1.73%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index113.8

Median Household Income$52,095

Poverty Rate25.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,734

Median Home Price$274K

Acres for Sale5000

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season130 days

Annual Rainfall44.7 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low9°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,342 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)159 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K204

Property Crime /100K272

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyWeak