What are the schools like in Windsor, CA?

Windsor is served primarily by Windsor Unified. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1.

What is the median household income in Windsor?

The median household income in Windsor, CA is $128,115 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Windsor, CA?

Windsor has an average high temperature of 57.9°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Windsor, CA affordable or expensive?

Windsor's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Windsor is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $722,700 and the median rent is $2,236 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Windsor, CA?

Windsor has a violent crime rate of 233.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 732.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Windsor, CA a Good Place to Live?

Windsor is a small city of 26,320 in California, with a median household income of $128,115 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Windsor stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Windsor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Windsor 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: 110.1

Windsor's overall cost of living index is 110.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Windsor costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Windsor, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$722,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,236	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,115	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Windsor's violent crime rate is 233.8 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

233.8 /100k

Property Crime

732.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Windsor is served primarily by Windsor Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Windsor, CA	National Avg
School District	Windsor Unified	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Windsor sees average highs of 57.9°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Windsor, CA
Average High — January	57.9°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	33.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Windsor, CA	National Avg
Population	26,320	—
Median Age	41.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Larkfield-Wikiup, CA 4 mi Fulton, CA 4 mi Forestville, CA 6 mi Healdsburg, CA 6 mi Graton, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Windsor

Windsor, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95492

Windsor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windsor, CA affordable or expensive?

Windsor's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Windsor roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $722,700 and median rent is $2,236/month.

What is the crime rate in Windsor, CA?

Windsor's violent crime rate is 233.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 732.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Windsor?

Public schools in Windsor are operated by Windsor Unified. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Windsor, CA a good place to live?

Windsor, CA has a population of 26,320, a median household income of $128,115, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Windsor?

Windsor averages 57.9°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Windsor?

Windsor, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95492.

What is the population of Windsor?

The population of Windsor, California is 26,320 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Windsor?

Key numbers for living in Windsor: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $722,700, median household income $128,115, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Windsor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.