What are the schools like in New Windsor, MD?

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

What is the median household income in New Windsor?

The median household income in New Windsor, MD is $96,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.9%.

What is the weather like in New Windsor, MD?

New Windsor has an average high temperature of 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.5 inches.

New Windsor, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is New Windsor, MD affordable or expensive?

New Windsor's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means New Windsor is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $350,900 and the median rent is $1,156 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in New Windsor, MD?

New Windsor has a violent crime rate of 62.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 360.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is New Windsor, MD a Good Place to Live?

New Windsor is a small town of 1,304 in Maryland, with a median household income of $96,667 and a 12.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: New Windsor stands out for a well-educated population.

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

All New Windsor 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: 102.7

New Windsor's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in New Windsor costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	New Windsor, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$350,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,156	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

New Windsor's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.3 /100k

Property Crime

360.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	New Windsor, MD	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	44.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

New Windsor sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 27.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	New Windsor, MD
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	27.5"

Demographics

Metric	New Windsor, MD	National Avg
Population	1,304	—
Median Age	50.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.3%	22.2%
65 and over	27.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Union Bridge, MD 4 mi Westminster, MD 5 mi Taneytown, MD 9 mi Libertytown, MD 9 mi Woodsboro, MD 11 mi

ZIP Codes in New Windsor

New Windsor, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21776

New Windsor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Windsor, MD affordable or expensive?

New Windsor's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts New Windsor roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $350,900 and median rent is $1,156/month.

What is the crime rate in New Windsor, MD?

New Windsor's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 360.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in New Windsor?

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

Is New Windsor, MD a good place to live?

New Windsor, MD has a population of 1,304, a median household income of $96,667, and an unemployment rate of 12.9%. 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 New Windsor?

New Windsor averages 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 27.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in New Windsor?

New Windsor, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21776.

What is the population of New Windsor?

The population of New Windsor, Maryland is 1,304 with a median age of 50.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in New Windsor?

Key numbers for living in New Windsor: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $350,900, median household income $96,667, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Windsor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.