At a Glance
Median Income
$94,221
$47,771 per capita
Home Value
$238,800
Zillow: $311,590
Median Rent
$1,262/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.9% smoking rate
How Winthrop Harbor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winthrop Harbor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winthrop Harbor 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
Winthrop Harbor residents earn a median household income of $94,221 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,771. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,341 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winthrop Harbor is $238,800 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,590. Median rent is $1,262/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
21.4% of adults in Winthrop Harbor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winthrop Harbor has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,663
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density1,433/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$94,221
Per Capita$47,771
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$10,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,800
Rent$1,262
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$311,590
Housing Units2,927
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.3 in/yr
Elevation657 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Winthrop Harbor was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.