At a Glance
Median Income
$128,980
$46,695 per capita
Home Value
$401,200
Zillow: $236,982
Median Rent
$1,981/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.7%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.0% smoking rate
How Winfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winfield a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winfield residents earn a median household income of $128,980 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,695. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winfield is $401,200 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,982. Median rent is $1,981/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
38.7% of adults in Winfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population7,501
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density605/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,980
Per Capita$46,695
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$401,200
Rent$1,981
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$236,982
Housing Units2,491
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation712 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Winfield was founded in 1993.
The median home in Winfield was built in 2002.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.