At a Glance
Median Income
$70,208
$40,518 per capita
Home Value
$210,200
Zillow: $287,740
Median Rent
$797/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
16.1% smoking rate
How Winsted Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winsted's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winsted a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winsted residents earn a median household income of $70,208 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,518. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winsted is $210,200 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,740. Median rent is $797/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
14.3% of adults in Winsted hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winsted has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,023
Median Age46.3 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,208
Per Capita$40,518
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,200
Rent$797
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$287,740
Housing Units1,011
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation1,014 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Winsted was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.