Windsor, ON

Ontario

Windsor is a large city in Ontario with a population of 229,660. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
229,660 Population 4,074/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent 21.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
76 Violent Crime/100K 59 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 18.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K (80% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 76/100K
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.9%
56% lower than US avg
Unemployment 18.8%
422% higher than US avg

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

People

Population229,660
Median AgeN/A
Density4,074/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

C+
Median Income$70,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment18.8%
PovertyN/A

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units94,275
Rent Burden21.1%

Crime

F
Violent76/100K
Property59/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQIN/A
Rain33.7 in/yr

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+32.4%
Graduate+6.9%

Community

CommuteN/A

Is Windsor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Windsor receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Windsor has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Windsor is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 18.8%, unemployment is notably high.

Safety & Crime

Windsor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 76 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 59 per 100,000, 97% below the national average.

Education

14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Windsor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.7 inches, including 25.7 inches of snow.

Windsor has a population of 229,660 with a density of 4,074 people per square mile.

Population

229,660
Total Population
2021 Census
4,074
People / sq mi
56.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Windsor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Windsor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Windsor is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 18.8% (above the 3.6% US average).

Income: Windsor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment18.8%
422% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden21.1%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied62.5%
Renter-Occupied37.5%
Housing Units94,275

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Windsor has a violent crime rate of 76 per 100,000 residents, 80% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 59 per 100,000 (97% below US avg).

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent75.9/100K
80% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property58.6/100K
97% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Windsor has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.7 inches.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.7 inches
11% below US avg
Snowfall25.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Area56.4 sq mi (146.0 km²)
Population Density4,074/sq mi
Coordinates42.3001°N, 83.0165°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.9%
56% below US avg
High School+32.4%
Graduate Degree+6.9%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density4,074/sq mi
Total Area56.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

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