What are the schools like in Winton, CA?

Winton is served primarily by Winton. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.

What is the median household income in Winton?

The median household income in Winton, CA is $54,503 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.3%.

What is the weather like in Winton, CA?

Winton has an average high temperature of 54.1°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Winton, CA affordable or expensive?

Winton's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winton is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $267,400 and the median rent is $968 per month.

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

Winton has a violent crime rate of 604.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2244.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winton, CA a Good Place to Live?

Winton is a small city of 11,986 in California, with a median household income of $54,503 and a 11.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Winton's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Winton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winton 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: 99.5

Winton's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winton costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Winton, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$267,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$968	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,503	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Winton's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — 59% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

604.3 /100k

Property Crime

2244.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Winton is served primarily by Winton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winton, CA	National Avg
School District	Winton	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	60.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winton sees average highs of 54.1°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 12.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Winton, CA
Average High — January	54.1°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	12.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Winton, CA	National Avg
Population	11,986	—
Median Age	29.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	22.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	71.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	32.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Atwater, CA 2 mi Cressey, CA 3 mi McSwain, CA 5 mi Livingston, CA 6 mi Franklin CDP (Merced County), CA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Winton

Winton, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95388

Winton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winton, CA affordable or expensive?

Winton's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Winton roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $267,400 and median rent is $968/month.

What is the crime rate in Winton, CA?

Winton's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2244.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winton?

Public schools in Winton are operated by Winton. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1. 4.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winton, CA a good place to live?

Winton, CA has a population of 11,986, a median household income of $54,503, and an unemployment rate of 11.3%. 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 Winton?

Winton averages 54.1°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winton?

Winton, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95388.

What is the population of Winton?

The population of Winton, California is 11,986 with a median age of 29.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winton?

Key numbers for living in Winton: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $267,400, median household income $54,503, crime index 138 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.