At a Glance
Median Income
$54,612
$32,456 per capita
Home Value
$240,700
Zillow: $327,156
Median Rent
$899/mo
19.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.4%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Winthrop Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winthrop's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winthrop a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winthrop residents earn a median household income of $54,612 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,456. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winthrop is $240,700 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,156. Median rent is $899/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Winthrop reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 753/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.4% of adults in Winthrop hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winthrop has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population2,666
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,612
Per Capita$32,456
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A
Home Value$240,700
Rent$899
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$327,156
Housing Units1,246
Rent Burden19.1%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property753/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary201/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation420 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.4%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Winthrop was built in 1969.
22.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Knox County Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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