Winterville is a small town of 2,165 in Georgia, with a median household income of $96,883
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Winterville stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Winterville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Winterville 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: 93.3
Winterville's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Winterville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Winterville, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$249,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,352
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$96,883
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Winterville's violent crime rate is 410.7 per 100,000 residents
— 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
410.7 /100k
Property Crime
2301.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winterville is served primarily by Clarke County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Winterville, GA
National Avg
School District
Clarke County
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winterville sees average highs of 54.0°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 51.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Winterville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Winterville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $249,700 and median rent is $1,352/month.
Winterville's violent crime rate is 410.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2301.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winterville are operated by Clarke County.
The district has 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winterville, GA has a population of 2,165, a median household income of $96,883, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Winterville averages 54.0°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.8 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Winterville, Georgia is 2,165 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winterville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $249,700, median household income $96,883, crime index 109 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winterville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
