What are the schools like in Winder, GA?

Winder is served primarily by Barrow County. The district operates 10 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Winder?

The median household income in Winder, GA is $57,365 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.

What is the weather like in Winder, GA?

Winder has an average high temperature of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Winder, GA affordable or expensive?

Winder's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winder is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,000 and the median rent is $1,072 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Winder, GA?

Winder has a violent crime rate of 198.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1173.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winder, GA a Good Place to Live?

Winder is a small city of 18,414 in Georgia, with a median household income of $57,365 and a 5.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Winder stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Winder 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: 100.9

Winder's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winder costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Winder, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,072	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,365	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winder's violent crime rate is 198.8 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

198.8 /100k

Property Crime

1173.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Winder is served primarily by Barrow County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winder, GA	National Avg
School District	Barrow County	—
Elementary Schools	10	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winder sees average highs of 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July, with 52.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winder, GA
Average High — January	53.9°F
Average High — July	89.4°F
Annual Precipitation	52.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Winder, GA	National Avg
Population	18,414	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.7%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Russell, GA 2 mi Bethlehem, GA 4 mi Carl, GA 5 mi Auburn, GA 7 mi Hoschton, GA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Winder

Winder, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30680

Winder vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winder, GA affordable or expensive?

Winder's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Winder roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $229,000 and median rent is $1,072/month.

What is the crime rate in Winder, GA?

Winder's violent crime rate is 198.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1173.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winder?

Public schools in Winder are operated by Barrow County. The district has 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winder, GA a good place to live?

Winder, GA has a population of 18,414, a median household income of $57,365, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%. 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 Winder?

Winder averages 53.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.6 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winder?

Winder, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30680.

What is the population of Winder?

The population of Winder, Georgia is 18,414 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winder?

Key numbers for living in Winder: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $229,000, median household income $57,365, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winder side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.