What are the schools like in Winslow, AZ?

Winslow is served primarily by Winslow Unified District (4387). The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

What is the median household income in Winslow?

The median household income in Winslow, AZ is $43,918 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.6%.

What is the weather like in Winslow, AZ?

Winslow has an average high temperature of 49.8°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.3 inches.

Winslow, AZ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Winslow, AZ affordable or expensive?

Winslow's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winslow is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,500 and the median rent is $848 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Winslow, AZ?

Winslow has a violent crime rate of 813.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3635.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winslow, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Winslow is a small town of 8,943 in Arizona, with a median household income of $43,918 and a 9.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Winslow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Winslow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winslow city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.7

Winslow's overall cost of living index is 89.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winslow costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Winslow, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$848	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,918	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Winslow's violent crime rate is 813.2 per 100,000 residents — 114% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

813.2 /100k

Property Crime

3635.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Winslow is served primarily by Winslow Unified District (4387). The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winslow, AZ	National Avg
School District	Winslow Unified District (4387)	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winslow sees average highs of 49.8°F in January and 94.6°F in July, with 6.5 inches of annual precipitation and 3.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winslow, AZ
Average High — January	49.8°F
Average High — July	94.6°F
Annual Precipitation	6.5"
Annual Snowfall	3.3"

Demographics

Metric	Winslow, AZ	National Avg
Population	8,943	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	31.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	27.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Winslow West, AZ 2 mi Joseph City, AZ 22 mi Leupp, AZ 25 mi Tolani Lake, AZ 29 mi Holbrook, AZ 32 mi

Winslow vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winslow, AZ affordable or expensive?

Winslow's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Winslow roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $119,500 and median rent is $848/month.

What is the crime rate in Winslow, AZ?

Winslow's violent crime rate is 813.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3635.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winslow?

Public schools in Winslow are operated by Winslow Unified District (4387). The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. 8.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winslow, AZ a good place to live?

Winslow, AZ has a population of 8,943, a median household income of $43,918, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Winslow?

Winslow averages 49.8°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.5 inches with about 3.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Winslow?

The population of Winslow, Arizona is 8,943 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winslow?

Key numbers for living in Winslow: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $119,500, median household income $43,918, crime index 198 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winslow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.