At a Glance
Median Income
$77,020
$41,159 per capita
Home Value
$350,700
Zillow: $433,964
Median Rent
$1,635/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
2,619/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.2%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
9.9% smoking rate
How Winooski Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winooski's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winooski a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winooski residents earn a median household income of $77,020 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,159. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,418 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winooski is $350,700 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,964. Median rent is $1,635/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Winooski reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,619/100K.
Education
56.2% of adults in Winooski hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winooski has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population8,198
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density5,941/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,020
Per Capita$41,159
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$16,404M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A
Home Value$350,700
Rent$1,635
Ownership38.2%
Zillow$433,964
Housing Units3,821
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property2,619/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation247 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.2%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+20.5%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Winooski was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.