Windsor, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Windsor is a small town in New York with a population of 1,121. Residents earn $72,981 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,121 Population 1,019/sq mi density
$72,981 Median Income $31,704 per capita
$126,600 Home Value $174,080 Zillow
$617 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$72,981 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $617/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,981
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $126,600
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.6%
42% lower than US avg
Median Rent $617
47% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.9%
92% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Windsor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,121
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,981
Per Capita$31,704
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$12,159M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$617
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$174,080

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation956 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+97.5%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Libraries9

Is Windsor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Windsor receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Windsor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Windsor is $72,981, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Windsor is $126,600, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $617 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Windsor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 86.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Windsor has a population of 1,121 with a density of 1,019 people per square mile. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.2%).

Population

1,121
Total Population
1,019
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Windsor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Windsor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Windsor is $72,981, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Windsor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,981
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,704
Avg Weekly Wage$1,181
IRS Avg AGI$68,184

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.9%
92% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,376
County GDP$12,159M

Business (County)

Restaurants504
Healthcare494
Retail617
Manufacturing152

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,950
127% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Work from Home5.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Windsor is $126,600, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $617 (47% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $174,080.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$126,600
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$174,080

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$617
47% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,950
127% above US avg
Effective Rate6.28%
In Windsor, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.8% report depression. 21.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Windsor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma11.9%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity21.1%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate78.9%
Premature Death9,128/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access85.7%
Healthcare Facilities494

Crime Rates: Windsor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Windsor has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall86.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation956 ft (291 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density1,019/sq mi
Coordinates42.0772°N, 75.6405°W
County FIPS36007
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 0.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.8%
D 50.2%

Winner: Democrat by 0.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.6%
42% below US avg
High School+97.5%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,019/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities494
Restaurants504
Retail Stores617

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Work from Home5.8%

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