Windsor, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Isle of Wight County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,808 Population 700/sq mi density
$65,321 Median Income $32,552 per capita
$248,200 Home Value $354,499 Zillow
$1,032 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
237 Violent Crime/100K 712 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,321 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$248,200 home value, $1,032/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Windsor, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,321
13% below
$32,552 per capita
Home Value
$248,200
12% below
Zillow: $354,499
Median Rent
$1,032/mo
11% below
22.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
237/100K
38% below
712/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°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
87%
Home Value
88%
Rent
89%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Windsor a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $65,321 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,552. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 926 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Windsor is $248,200 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,499. Median rent is $1,032/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Windsor reports 237 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 712/100K.

Education

15.3% of adults in Windsor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Windsor has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,808
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,321
Per Capita$32,552
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,653M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122

Housing

A+
Home Value$248,200
Rent$1,032
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$354,499
Housing Units1,126
Rent Burden22.8%

Crime

F
Violent237/100K
Property712/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,260/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation80 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Windsor was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Franklin Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.