Below Average CostVery SafeWINDSOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Windsor is a small town of 1,081 in New York, with a median household income of $74,464
and a 11.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Windsor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 90.7
Windsor's overall cost of living index is 90.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Windsor costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Windsor, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$516
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$74,464
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Windsor's violent crime rate is 151.2 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
151.2 /100k
Property Crime
1150.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Windsor is served primarily by WINDSOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Windsor, NY
National Avg
School District
WINDSOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Windsor sees average highs of 32.6°F in January
and 82.0°F in July,
with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 69.0 inches of snow per year.
Windsor's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Windsor roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,900 and median rent is $516/month.
Windsor's violent crime rate is 151.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1150.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Windsor are operated by WINDSOR CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Windsor, NY has a population of 1,081, a median household income of $74,464, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%.
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.
Windsor averages 32.6°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches
with about 69.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Windsor, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13865.
The population of Windsor, New York is 1,081 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Windsor: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $119,900, median household income $74,464, crime index 46 (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.
