Winter Gardens, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Winter Gardens is a small city in California with a population of 22,003. Residents earn $94,320 per year, which is 26% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
22,003 Population 4,978/sq mi density
$94,320 Median Income $40,960 per capita
$558,800 Home Value
$1,855 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$94,320 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$558,800 home value, $1,855/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $94,320
26% higher than US avg
Home Value $558,800
98% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.4%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,855
60% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.7%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

How Winter Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population22,003
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,978/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 72%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,320
Per Capita$40,960
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$331,868M
Commute27 min

Housing

B
Home Value$558,800
Rent$1,855
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.6 in/yr
Elevation665 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+90.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Libraries88

Is Winter Gardens a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winter Gardens receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Winter Gardens offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winter Gardens is $94,320, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winter Gardens is $558,800, making it a premium housing market at 98% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,855 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Winter Gardens enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Winter Gardens has a population of 22,003 with a density of 4,978 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

22,003
Total Population
4,978
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Winter Gardens vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.6%
1% below US avg
Spanish22.4%
67% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Winter Gardens vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winter Gardens is $94,320, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Winter Gardens vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$94,320
26% above US avg
Per Capita Income$40,960
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
IRS Avg AGI$104,353

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)133,031
County GDP$331,868M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,243
Healthcare11,184
Retail9,270
Manufacturing2,955

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.65%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.5 min
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Winter Gardens is $558,800, 98% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,855 (60% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$558,800
98% above US avg
Median List Price$622,499

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$622,499
$/Sq Ft$441
Homes Sold14
Sale-to-List Ratio99.4%
Price Drops23.8%
Inventory21

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,855
60% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,205
163% above US avg
Effective Rate1.65%
In Winter Gardens, 27.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.9% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winter Gardens vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.7%
14% below US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.1%
Checkup Rate71.2%
Premature Death5,727/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access97.5%
Healthcare Facilities11,184

Crime Rates: Winter Gardens vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Winter Gardens has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.6 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation665 ft (203 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density4,978/sq mi
Coordinates32.8375°N, 116.9266°W
County FIPS06073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 16.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.2%
D 56.9%

Winner: Democrat by 16.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.4%
34% below US avg
High School+90.4%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,978/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries88
Healthcare Facilities11,184
Restaurants8,243
Retail Stores9,270

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)272
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.5 min
Work from Home14.0%

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