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Windsor, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
982 Population 2,232/sq mi density
$55,455 Median Income $26,280 per capita
$97,200 Home Value $154,251 Zillow
$738 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,455 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $738/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Windsor, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,455
26% below
$26,280 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
66% below
Zillow: $154,251
Median Rent
$738/mo
37% below
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
379/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Windsor Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Windsor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
34%
Rent
63%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Windsor a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Windsor residents earn a median household income of $55,455 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Windsor is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,251. Median rent is $738/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Safety & Crime

Windsor reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 379/100K.

Education

11.5% of adults in Windsor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Windsor has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population982
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density2,232/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,455
Per Capita$26,280
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$738
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$154,251
Housing Units383
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property379/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation802 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Windsor was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.