What are the schools like in Winthrop Town, MA?

Winthrop Town is served primarily by Winthrop. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Winthrop Town?

The median household income in Winthrop Town, MA is $98,901 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Winthrop Town, MA?

Winthrop Town has an average high temperature of 36.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 49.2 inches.

Winthrop Town, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Winthrop Town, MA affordable or expensive?

Winthrop Town's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winthrop Town is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $563,100 and the median rent is $1,841 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Winthrop Town, MA?

Winthrop Town has a violent crime rate of 158.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 522.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winthrop Town, MA a Good Place to Live?

Winthrop Town is a small city of 19,031 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $98,901 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Winthrop Town stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

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

All Winthrop Town 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: 109.5

Winthrop Town's overall cost of living index is 109.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winthrop Town costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Winthrop Town, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$563,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,841	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,901	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winthrop Town's violent crime rate is 158.0 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

158.0 /100k

Property Crime

522.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Winthrop Town is served primarily by Winthrop. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winthrop Town, MA	National Avg
School District	Winthrop	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winthrop Town sees average highs of 36.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 49.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winthrop Town, MA
Average High — January	36.8°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	49.2"

Demographics

Metric	Winthrop Town, MA	National Avg
Population	19,031	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Revere, MA 3 mi Chelsea, MA 3 mi Boston, MA 4 mi Nahant, MA 4 mi Everett, MA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Winthrop Town

Winthrop Town, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02152

Winthrop Town vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winthrop Town, MA affordable or expensive?

Winthrop Town's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Winthrop Town roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $563,100 and median rent is $1,841/month.

What is the crime rate in Winthrop Town, MA?

Winthrop Town's violent crime rate is 158.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 522.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winthrop Town?

Public schools in Winthrop Town are operated by Winthrop. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 43.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winthrop Town, MA a good place to live?

Winthrop Town, MA has a population of 19,031, a median household income of $98,901, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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 Winthrop Town?

Winthrop Town averages 36.8°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 49.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winthrop Town?

Winthrop Town, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02152.

What is the population of Winthrop Town?

The population of Winthrop Town, Massachusetts is 19,031 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winthrop Town?

Key numbers for living in Winthrop Town: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $563,100, median household income $98,901, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winthrop Town side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.