At a Glance
Median Income
$94,320
$40,960 per capita
Home Value
$558,800
Zillow: $810,633
Median Rent
$1,855/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
12.7% smoking rate
How Winter Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winter Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winter Gardens a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winter Gardens residents earn a median household income of $94,320 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,960. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winter Gardens is $558,800 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $810,633. Median rent is $1,855/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
22.4% of adults in Winter Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population22,003
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,978/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.2%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$94,320
Per Capita$40,960
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
B
Home Value$558,800
Rent$1,855
Ownership61.6%
Zillow$810,633
Housing Units7,839
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain15.1 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation665 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations79
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Winter Gardens was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is San Diego International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
12.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.