What are the schools like in Windsor, NC?

Windsor is served primarily by Bertie County Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Windsor?

The median household income in Windsor, NC is $46,786 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Windsor, NC?

Windsor has an average high temperature of 51.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Windsor, NC affordable or expensive?

Windsor's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Windsor is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $116,400 and the median rent is $632 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Windsor, NC?

Windsor has a violent crime rate of 444.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1205.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Windsor, NC a Good Place to Live?

Windsor is a small town of 3,494 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $46,786 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Windsor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Windsor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All 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: 87.6

Windsor's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Windsor costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Windsor, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$116,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$632	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,786	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Windsor's violent crime rate is 444.0 per 100,000 residents — 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

444.0 /100k

Property Crime

1205.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Windsor is served primarily by Bertie County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Windsor, NC	National Avg
School District	Bertie County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Windsor sees average highs of 51.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Windsor, NC
Average High — January	51.8°F
Average High — July	88.5°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Windsor, NC	National Avg
Population	3,494	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	22.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	68.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	11.9%	22.2%
65 and over	23.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Askewville, NC 8 mi Williamston, NC 12 mi Jamesville, NC 13 mi Plymouth, NC 14 mi Hamilton, NC 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Windsor

Windsor, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code:

27983

Windsor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windsor, NC affordable or expensive?

Windsor's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Windsor roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $116,400 and median rent is $632/month.

What is the crime rate in Windsor, NC?

Windsor's violent crime rate is 444.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1205.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Windsor?

Public schools in Windsor are operated by Bertie County Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Windsor, NC a good place to live?

Windsor, NC has a population of 3,494, a median household income of $46,786, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Windsor?

Windsor averages 51.8°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Windsor?

Windsor, NC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 27983.

What is the population of Windsor?

The population of Windsor, North Carolina is 3,494 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Windsor?

Key numbers for living in Windsor: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $116,400, median household income $46,786, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Windsor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.