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Living in
Winton.
Winton is an unincorporated community in Merced County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Winton
Winton is a community of 11,429 people in California. The median household income is $57,015, median rent runs about $1,156 per month, and median home values are around $339,400. Unemployment sits at 10.2%, which is above the national average.
Winton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Foreign-Born
31.7%
Broadband Internet
86.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics31.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Winton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Winton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (92.1%), and 70.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.3%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.3%
of households
Married Couples
45.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.51
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 43% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Winton
In Winton, rent runs 43% below the CA average, and home values are 54% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,818
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $360,218 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 4.7 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Winton
Unemployment in Merced County, which includes Winton, is 4.7 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Winton: Merced County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Merced County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Winton is about 4% of Merced County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Winton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.1 min avg
How Winton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Winton, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE)
Regional airport · few flights4,935 passengers boarded in 2025
- 72 mi
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Medium hub5.3M passengers boarded in 2025
- 98 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 12% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Merced County Sheriff's Office, which covers Winton, runs 12% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
369.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,411.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Merced County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersDense Fog most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Merced County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Merced County, which includes Winton, the most common type is dense fog, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2024 | 58 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2023 | 55 | Dense Fog | $10.0M |
| 2022 | 67 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2021 | 32 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2020 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 7 | Flood | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | 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.
248 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Merced County, county-wide
Winton is about 4% of Merced County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Merced County, which includes Winton, is typically good — 186 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
186
per year
Moderate Days
179
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Merced County, county-wide
Winton is about 4% of Merced County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Winton has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
106
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
24
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
52
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 37°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 61°F | 39°F | 2.24" |
| Mar | 67°F | 42°F | 1.89" |
| Apr | 73°F | 46°F | 1.01" |
| May | 82°F | 52°F | 0.59" |
| Jun | 89°F | 57°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 95°F | 62°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 94°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 89°F | 56°F | 0.07" |
| Oct | 79°F | 49°F | 0.73" |
| Nov | 65°F | 41°F | 1.18" |
| Dec | 55°F | 36°F | 1.98" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Winton
Uninsured
12.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Winton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Merced
Emanuel Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 15 mi away · Turlock
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.
Education22.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Winton
Winton's student/teacher ratio is 22.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 7.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
7.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Winton (within 15 miles)
University of California-Merced
10.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 8,372 students · in-state tuition $16,271 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,352 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Yosemite National Park, 66 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Winton
Winton has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Yosemite National Park (66 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Yosemite National Park
National Park
66 mi awayPinnacles National Park
National Park
70 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
83 mi awayDevils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
90 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Winton
Winton Branch Library
7057 W. Walnut, Winton
Cities Near Winton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Winton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Winton FAQ
Is Winton, California affordable?⌄
Winton's median rent is $1,156/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,015/year. Median home value is $339,400.
Is Winton, California safe?⌄
Winton is policed by the Merced County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 370 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1411 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Winton, California?⌄
Merced County, which includes Winton, has an unemployment rate of 10.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Winton, California?⌄
The cost of living in Winton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,156/month and median household income is $57,015/year. The median home value is $339,400. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Winton, California?⌄
The average commute in Winton is 26 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