Winterhaven is a small town of 53 in California, with a median household income of $11,699
.
Strengths:
Winterhaven stands out for solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Winterhaven is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Winterhaven city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Winterhaven metro area.
Metric
Winterhaven, CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$11,699
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Winterhaven's violent crime rate is 313.4 per 100,000 residents
— 18% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
313.4 /100k
Property Crime
1125.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winterhaven is served primarily by San Pasqual Valley Unified.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Winterhaven, CA
National Avg
School District
San Pasqual Valley Unified
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
64.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winterhaven sees average highs of 70.7°F in January
and 109.2°F in July,
with 3.2 inches of annual precipitation
.
Winterhaven has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $11,699.
Winterhaven's violent crime rate is 313.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1125.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winterhaven are operated by San Pasqual Valley Unified.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winterhaven, CA has a population of 53, a median household income of $11,699, and an unemployment rate of N/A.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Winterhaven averages 70.7°F in January and 109.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 3.2 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winterhaven, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92283.
The population of Winterhaven, California is 53 with a median age of 69.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winterhaven: median home N/A, median household income $11,699, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winterhaven side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
