Windsor Locks Among Top 10 Connecticut Communities to Own a Home

Windsor Locks recently received the distinction of being ranked the eighth best town in Connecticut for homeownership by consumer advocacy website NerdWallet.

The site analyzed 60 Connecticut communities based on affordability (median selected monthly homeowner costs, median monthly household income and costs as percent of income) and population growth (homeownership rate and 2010-12 population growth), as well as median home values. The result is an overall score, ranging from 79 (Glastonbury Center) to 30.4 (Greenwich).

Windsor Locks garnered a score of 72.9 — putting it in eighth place — and ranked high among the top 10 in homeownership rate with 82.1 percent.

In their full report, NerdWallet has this to say of Windsor Locks:

Nestled between Hartford and Springfield, Mass., Windsor Locks is named for a set of canal locks that date back to the mid-19th century. The town is accessible by land, water (the Connecticut River) or air (Bradley International Airport). Visitors flying out have the option of making a quick stop at the New England Air Museum, next to the airport. With the second-lowest homeownership costs on our list, Windsor Locks makes a great destination for owners looking to save on spending while still keeping accessibility.

Read the report on NerdWallet.com.