Windsor, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
753 Population 2,232/sq mi density
$56,944 Median Income $37,239 per capita
$98,200 Home Value $158,046 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,944 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,200 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Windsor, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,944
24% below
$37,239 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
65% below
Zillow: $158,046
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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
76%
Home Value
35%
Rent
54%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Windsor a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $56,944 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,239. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,046. Median rent is $625/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.

Education

13.0% of adults in Windsor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Windsor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population753
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density2,232/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,944
Per Capita$37,239
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$625
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$158,046
Housing Units383
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation802 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute36 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.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.