Winters, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Winters is a small city in California with a population of 7,453. Residents earn $132,650 per year, which is 77% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
7,453 Population 2,535/sq mi density
$132,650 Median Income $49,451 per capita
$598,700 Home Value $610,607 Zillow
$1,664 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
302 Violent Crime/100K 2,226 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$132,650 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$598,700 home value, $1,664/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
302 violent crimes/100K (21% below avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $132,650
77% higher than US avg
Home Value $598,700
112% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 302/100K
21% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.8%
12% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,664
43% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.2%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

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

People

Population7,453
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,535/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 59%

Economy

A+
Median Income$132,650
Per Capita$49,451
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$20,507M
Commute24 min

Housing

A
Home Value$598,700
Rent$1,664
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$610,607

Crime

F
Violent302/100K
Property2,226/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault244/100K
Burglary632/100K

Health

Obesity28.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.0%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Elevation132 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+87.2%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 66%
Commute24 min
EV Stations6
Libraries9

Is Winters a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Winters receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Winters offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Winters is $132,650, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Winters among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Winters is $598,700, making it a premium housing market at 112% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,664 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Winters is below the national average at 302 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,226 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Winters enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Winters has a population of 7,453 with a density of 2,535 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (59.3%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

7,453
Total Population
2,535
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.6%
Female 46.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Winters vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only60.5%
23% below US avg
Spanish39.5%
195% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Winters vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Winters is $132,650, which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Winters vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$132,650
77% above US avg
Per Capita Income$49,451
Avg Weekly Wage$1,474
IRS Avg AGI$96,888

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,004
County GDP$20,507M

Business (County)

Restaurants452
Healthcare466
Retail483
Manufacturing203

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,589
117% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.7 min
Work from Home14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Winters is $598,700, 112% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,664 (43% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $610,607.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$598,700
112% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$610,607
Median List Price$585,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$585,000
$/Sq Ft$335
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops37.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,664
43% 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-Occupied67.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,589
117% above US avg
Effective Rate1.27%
In Winters, 28.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.0% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Winters vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.2%
12% below US avg
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.1%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression23.0%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress12.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.8%
Checkup Rate70.0%
Premature Death5,728/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access96.1%
Healthcare Facilities466
Winters has a violent crime rate of 302 per 100,000 residents, 21% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,226 per 100,000 (14% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent301.6/100K
21% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape14.4/100K
Robbery43.1/100K
Assault244.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,226.4/100K
14% above US avg
Burglary632.0/100K
Theft1,407.6/100K
Vehicle Theft186.7/100K
Arson43.1/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Winters has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 23.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall23.8 inches
37% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation132 ft (40 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density2,535/sq mi
Coordinates38.5333°N, 121.9755°W
County FIPS06113
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 36.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.1%
D 66.3%

Winner: Democrat by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.8%
12% below US avg
High School+87.2%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,535/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities466
Restaurants452
Retail Stores483

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.7 min
Work from Home14.5%

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