Winston, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Douglas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,663 Population 2,052/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $27,109 per capita
$219,200 Home Value $312,257 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
105 Violent Crime/100K 1,897 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$219,200 home value, $1,050/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Winston, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,125
29% below
$27,109 per capita
Home Value
$219,200
22% below
Zillow: $312,257
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
72% below
1,897/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Winston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Winston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
78%
Rent
90%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winston residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,109. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winston is $219,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $312,257. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Winston reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,897/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Winston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,663
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2,052/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$27,109
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

A
Home Value$219,200
Rent$1,050
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$312,257
Housing Units2,436
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent105/100K
Property1,897/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain32.1 in/yr
Elevation528 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Winston was founded in 1955.
The median home in Winston was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.