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Windsor.
About
Life in Windsor
The median home price sits around $604,000 and median rent at $1,780, which reflects the broader Colorado Front Range market; this isn't a bargain location, but household incomes are strong at a median of $127,028. The job market is solid with 3.9% unemployment, and if you work in Denver or Fort Collins, the 26-minute average commute is reasonable, though rush hour traffic on Highway 257 can feel crowded. The climate is semi-arid with hot summers around 85°F and cold winters near 42°F, but the real story is the variability—expect thunderstorms in summer, hail days (this area has some of the highest hail concentration in the nation), and wild temperature swings that can shift 50 degrees in a day or bring blizzards within hours of warm afternoons.
Windsor at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
+34.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.2% 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 (32.2%), and 5.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.3%
of households
Married Couples
61.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
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 about average for CO
Rent, home values, and income in Windsor
In Windsor, home values are 12% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,863
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2009
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $575,160 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Windsor
Unemployment in Windsor is close to the CO 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
Commute26.4 min avg
How Windsor residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Windsor, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 44 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M 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 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Windsor runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
40.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
507
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Windsor Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 49 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Weld County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Weld County, which includes Windsor, the most common type is hail, with 49 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | Hail | None reported |
| 2024 | 46 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
| 2023 | 41 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 26 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 24 | Hail | $590,500 |
| 2020 | 33 | Hail | None reported |
| 2019 | 38 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 42 | Hail | $10,000 |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Weld County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Weld County, which includes Windsor, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
163
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Weld County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Windsor has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/31°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/33°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
15.9"
Annual Snowfall
47.0"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
174
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
81
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 13°F | 0.52" |
| Feb | 46°F | 15°F | 0.62" |
| Mar | 56°F | 23°F | 1.28" |
| Apr | 62°F | 31°F | 2.18" |
| May | 71°F | 40°F | 2.68" |
| Jun | 83°F | 49°F | 1.63" |
| Jul | 89°F | 55°F | 1.47" |
| Aug | 87°F | 53°F | 1.29" |
| Sep | 79°F | 44°F | 1.36" |
| Oct | 65°F | 32°F | 1.18" |
| Nov | 53°F | 21°F | 0.81" |
| Dec | 44°F | 13°F | 0.58" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Windsor
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Windsor's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medical Center of the Rockies
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Loveland
Banner Fort Collins Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Fort Collins
Banner North Co Medical Center - Loveland Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Loveland
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.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Windsor
Windsor's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 55.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
55.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Windsor (within 15 miles)
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
11.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 25,538 students · in-state tuition $13,774 · 68% graduate · median earnings $66,947 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Northern Colorado
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,598 students · in-state tuition $12,882 · 58% graduate · median earnings $56,980 (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: Rocky Mountain National Park, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Windsor
Windsor has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
42 mi awayPublic Libraries in Windsor
Clearview Library District
720 Third Street, 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, Colorado affordable?⌄
Windsor's median rent is $1,793/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $127,028/year. Median home value is $604,000.
Is Windsor, Colorado safe?⌄
Windsor's violent crime rate was 41 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 507 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Windsor, Colorado?⌄
Windsor has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Windsor, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Windsor is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,793/month and median household income is $127,028/year. The median home value is $604,000. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Windsor, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Windsor 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