At a Glance
Median Income
$115,111
$47,066 per capita
Home Value
$399,900
Zillow: $524,119
Median Rent
$1,322/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
11.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Windsor a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Windsor residents earn a median household income of $115,111 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,066. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Windsor is $399,900 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $524,119. Median rent is $1,322/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
41.3% of adults in Windsor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Windsor has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population8,992
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,111
Per Capita$47,066
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$399,900
Rent$1,322
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$524,119
Housing Units3,360
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1,043 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in Windsor was built in 1988.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.