At a Glance
Median Income
$59,944
$30,341 per capita
Home Value
$251,700
Zillow: $339,255
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
277/100K
4,115/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Winder Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winder's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winder a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winder residents earn a median household income of $59,944 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,341. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,735 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winder is $251,700 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,255. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Winder reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,115/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Winder hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winder has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population18,847
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,263/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,944
Per Capita$30,341
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$3,796M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026
Housing
A
Home Value$251,700
Rent$1,092
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$339,255
Housing Units7,226
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent277/100K
Property4,115/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault209/100K
Burglary635/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,299/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation958 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Winder was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.391 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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