What are the schools like in Winfield, IN?

School district data for Winfield is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Winfield?

The median household income in Winfield, IN is $124,091 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Winfield, IN?

Winfield has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Winfield, IN affordable or expensive?

Winfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winfield is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $376,800 and the median rent is $1,868 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Winfield, IN?

Winfield has a violent crime rate of 196.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 945.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winfield, IN a Good Place to Live?

Winfield is a small town of 7,219 in Indiana, with a median household income of $124,091 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Winfield stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All Winfield 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: 102.6

Winfield's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winfield costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Winfield, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$376,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,868	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$124,091	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winfield's violent crime rate is 196.1 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

196.1 /100k

Property Crime

945.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Winfield, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winfield sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winfield, IN
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	26.6"

Demographics

Metric	Winfield, IN	National Avg
Population	7,219	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN 2 mi Lake Eliza, IN 4 mi Crown Point, IN 4 mi Merrillville, IN 5 mi Shorewood Forest, IN 7 mi

Winfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winfield, IN affordable or expensive?

Winfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Winfield roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $376,800 and median rent is $1,868/month.

What is the crime rate in Winfield, IN?

Winfield's violent crime rate is 196.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 945.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winfield?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Winfield, IN a good place to live?

Winfield, IN has a population of 7,219, a median household income of $124,091, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Winfield?

Winfield averages 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Winfield?

The population of Winfield, Indiana is 7,219 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winfield?

Key numbers for living in Winfield: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $376,800, median household income $124,091, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.