Winton, CA

Full City Profile · California · Merced County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,429 Population 3,760/sq mi density
$58,884 Median Income $23,097 per capita
$296,800 Home Value $363,348 Zillow
$1,099 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,884 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$296,800 home value, $1,099/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Winton, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,884
22% below
$23,097 per capita
Home Value
$296,800
5% above
Zillow: $363,348
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
6% below
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
86% below
61.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Winton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Winton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
105%
Rent
94%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winton a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winton residents earn a median household income of $58,884 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,097. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Winton is $296,800 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,348. Median rent is $1,099/month, with 30.2% 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 1980.

Education

4.6% of adults in Winton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 61.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population11,429
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density3,760/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born33.1%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,884
Per Capita$23,097
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057

Housing

B+
Home Value$296,800
Rent$1,099
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$363,348
Housing Units3,333
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking14.5%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation167 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+61.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Winton was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
33.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.