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Windsor, Colorado

What It Is Like to Retire in Windsor

Windsor is an affluent town of 18,644 in Colorado, situated along the Interstate between Fort Collins and Loveland. Formerly a wheat farming area, it is now both suburban and an area with some industry. There is a small historic part of town near Main Park. The Cache La Poudre River runs through part of the city. Photo of Windsor Town Hall courtesy of Wikipedia and John Phelan, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/

Where to Retire in Windsor and Home Prices

There are quite a few active adult communities in this area, along with those in neighboring Fort Collins and Loveland (see Colorado Directory under Find a Communty box above). Median home value in early 2020 was $434,022 according to Zillow.

What Is Special about Windsor

It is a growing and affluent area with access to Colorado's outstanding outdoor recreation. There are 25 parks.

What Is Not Special about Windsor

Windsor is not a walkable community; nearest large airport is in Denver, over 60 miles away.

Who Will Like Retirement in Windsor

People who would like to retire to a small town, and who enjoy the outdoors and Windor's many parks.

Local Economy Is Driven by

There is a fair amount of industry here, although many people commute to Loveland or Fort Collins.

Climate and Physical Environment

The average January temp is in the high 20's and the average July temp is in the low 70's. The climate is arid. It is located in north central Colorado.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

The Windsor Museum at Boardwalk Park is a multi-building living history display. The Town's Art and Heritage Center maintains a number of exhibits. There are outdoor concerts in summer. The Windsor Community Playhouse produces several theatrical productions each year. Residents have easy access to productions and shows at the Union Colony Civic Center.