At a Glance
Median Income
$89,083
$44,815 per capita
Home Value
$251,800
Zillow: $287,320
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
4,610/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
11.6% smoking rate
How Windsor Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Windsor Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Windsor Heights a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Windsor Heights residents earn a median household income of $89,083 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,815. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Windsor Heights is $251,800 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,320. Median rent is $1,355/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Windsor Heights reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,610/100K.
Education
44.3% of adults in Windsor Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Windsor Heights has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population5,171
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density3,616/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,083
Per Capita$44,815
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$251,800
Rent$1,355
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$287,320
Housing Units2,361
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent220/100K
Property4,610/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation875 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Windsor Heights was founded in 1941.
The median home in Windsor Heights was built in 1959.
19.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.