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Windsor.
About
Life in Windsor
If you're considering Windsor, understand that you're looking at a solidly middle-to-upper-middle-class suburb that appeals primarily to families and established professionals rather than young singles or those seeking a vibrant downtown scene. The median home price hovers around $801,000 with median rent at $2,433 monthly, so it's an expensive market—though it reflects the broader Sonoma County premium more than exceptional local amenities. The job market is stable with a 4.1% unemployment rate, and if you work in the Bay Area, the 23.6-minute average commute is reasonable, though Highway 101 traffic during peak hours is a real consideration.
Windsor at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
94.3%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Windsor: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Windsor, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (68.5%), and 25.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.2%
of households
Married Couples
58.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.82
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Windsor
In Windsor, rent runs 19% above the CA average, and home values are 9% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
107.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,361
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $794,051 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Windsor
Unemployment in Windsor is 1.3 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Windsor Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.7 min avg
How Windsor residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Windsor, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS)
Regional airport · few flights387k passengers boarded in 2025
- 65 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 68 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Windsor runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
163.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
489.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Windsor Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sonoma County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sonoma County, which includes Windsor, the most common type is strong wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Flood | $30 |
| 2024 | 21 | Flood | $120 |
| 2023 | 15 | High Wind | $10 |
| 2022 | 9 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 22 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 21 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 53 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 24 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
234 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sonoma County, county-wide
Air Quality9 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sonoma County, which includes Windsor, is typically good — 365 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
9
Good Days
365
per year
Moderate Days
0
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sonoma County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Windsor has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/51°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
34
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
31
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 38°F | 6.67" |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 6.67" |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 4.58" |
| Apr | 69°F | 43°F | 2.10" |
| May | 75°F | 47°F | 1.27" |
| Jun | 82°F | 50°F | 0.31" |
| Jul | 84°F | 52°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 84°F | 52°F | 0.05" |
| Sep | 83°F | 50°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 77°F | 46°F | 1.65" |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 3.58" |
| Dec | 58°F | 37°F | 6.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Windsor
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Windsor's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Santa Rosa
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-santa Rosa
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Santa Rosa
Healdsburg Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Healdsburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Windsor
Windsor's student/teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Point Reyes National Seashore, 34 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Windsor
Windsor has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Point Reyes National Seashore (34 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Point Reyes National Seashore
National Seashore
34 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
46 mi awayGolden Gate National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
48 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
54 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
54 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
54 mi awayPublic Libraries in Windsor
Windsor Regional Library
9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Bldg. 100, Windsor
Cities Near Windsor
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Windsor?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Windsor FAQ
Is Windsor, California affordable?⌄
Windsor's median rent is $2,433/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $133,979/year. Median home value is $801,100.
Is Windsor, California safe?⌄
Windsor's violent crime rate was 163 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 490 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Windsor, California?⌄
Windsor has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Windsor, California?⌄
The cost of living in Windsor is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,433/month and median household income is $133,979/year. The median home value is $801,100. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Windsor, California?⌄
The average commute in Windsor is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from