Windsor County
VT · Pop. 57,968 · Suburban County
Windsor County sits in Vermont across 969 square miles, home to 57,968 people at 59.8 per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, corn. A median home price of $267,000 and an effective property tax rate of 1.98% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 136-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.9°F and average winter lows of 9.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 43.8 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is 11.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 97.6% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- Broadband reaches 97.6% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, with an emergency room, is just 11.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
- A low unemployment rate of 2.4% reflects a stable local job base.
- Annual rainfall of 43.8 inches supports rain-fed gardens and pasture in most years.
- A low poverty rate of 8.7% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 136-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- An effective property tax rate of 1.98% is on the higher side and adds to annual carrying costs.
- Average winter lows of 9.2°F demand serious cold-weather infrastructure for livestock and water systems.
- The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.
At a glance
Windsor County, VT is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 49/100
- Median home price
- $267k
- Property tax
- 1.98%
- Growing season
- 136 days (zone 5a)
- Annual rainfall
- 43.8"
- Broadband
- 97.6%
- Nearest hospital
- Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center, 11.4 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
Land & Building
Climate & Growing
Natural Disaster Risk
Healthcare
Infrastructure & Community
Business & Employment
Homesteading in Windsor County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Windsor County?
- Windsor County is in USDA hardiness zone 5a with a 136-day growing season, average summer highs of 78.9°F, and average winter lows of 9.2°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, corn.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $267,000 and the effective property tax rate is 1.98%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 97.6% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is 11.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 3 hospitals in the county.
Explore Vermont Resources
Partner links — we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you
LandWatch
Browse rural land, farms, and ranches for sale across every state.
Lands of America
The largest listing site for rural property — farms, ranches, hunting land, and timberland.
AcreTrader
Invest in farmland online — vetted properties with passive income potential.
More counties in Vermont
All Vermont countiesNearby counties
The closest counties to Windsor County by distance, including across state lines.
Data sources
Verified
Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
Your brand here — Reach our audience of professional directory owners and boost your sales.