Windsor, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Washington County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,417 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$38,631 Median Income $19,311 per capita
$111,400 Home Value $74,864 Zillow
$682 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
444 Violent Crime/100K 1,237 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$38,631 median income, 15.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,400 home value, $682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
444 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Windsor, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,631
49% below
$19,311 per capita
Home Value
$111,400
60% below
Zillow: $74,864
Median Rent
$682/mo
41% below
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
444/100K
17% above
1,237/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
328% above
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°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
51%
Home Value
40%
Rent
59%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
428%
Crime
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Windsor a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Windsor residents earn a median household income of $38,631 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,311. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Windsor is $111,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,864. Median rent is $682/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Windsor reports 444 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,237/100K.

Education

13.4% of adults in Windsor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Windsor has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,417
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,216/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$38,631
Per Capita$19,311
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$356M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,400
Rent$682
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$74,864
Housing Units1,059
Rent Burden27.3%

Crime

F
Violent444/100K
Property1,237/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death16,100/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.2 in/yr
Elevation49 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 53%
Commute20 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Windsor was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.