Median Income
$47,708
37% lower than US avg
Home Value
$58,300
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$875
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment
4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.0%
21% higher than US avg
How Windsor Heights Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population511
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density3,650/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans24.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,708
Per Capita$27,419
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$5,057M
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,300
Rent$875
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity42.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression31.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,000 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+95.4%
School Score4.81
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Broadband91.3%
Libraries1
Is Windsor Heights a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Windsor Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Windsor Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Windsor Heights is $47,708, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Windsor Heights is $58,300, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Windsor Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Windsor Heights has a population of 511 with a density of 3,650 people per square mile. The median age is 43.9 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).
Population
43.9yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Windsor Heights vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Windsor Heights vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Windsor Heights is $47,708, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Windsor Heights vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $47,708 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $27,419 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,074 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,258 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,794 |
| County GDP | $5,057M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Healthcare | 229 |
| Retail | 186 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.31% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
The median home value in Windsor Heights is $58,300, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $875 (25% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $58,300 |
| 79% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 6.31% |
In Windsor Heights, 42.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 31.9% report depression. 31.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Windsor Heights vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% |
| Asthma | 12.4% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% |
| Depression | 31.9% |
| Mental Distress | 23.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.6% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 89.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,927/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
Crime Rates: Windsor Heights vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
Safety Score
Windsor Heights has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,000 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1913°N, 80.6647°W |
| County FIPS | 54069 |