Living in Winter Gardens, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winter Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Winter Gardens has 22,131 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $97,973 (about the same as the California median), the median home value is $608,600, the median rent is $1,913/month.
Winter Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 22,131
- Median age
- 38.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $97,973State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $608,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,913/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 63.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Winter Gardens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the California median.
The weather is best in May–June and October–November.
Cost of living in Winter Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winter Gardens the median home value is $608,600, 83% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,913 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,757 a month in housing costs.
Winter Gardens median household income
The median household income in Winter Gardens is $97,973 and the income per person is $41,663. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Winter Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,176
- Owner-occupied
- 63.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.5%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.83
Winter Gardens demographics
- Population
- 22,131
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 7,778
- Foreign-born
- 13.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winter Gardens ›
Education in Winter Gardens
25.2% of adults 25 and older in Winter Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winter Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Winter Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Gardens | 22,131 | $97,973 | $608,600 | $1,913 |
| Bostonia | 16,765 | $78,878 | $487,600 | $2,087 |
| Lakeside | 22,447 | $96,447 | $634,400 | $2,016 |
| Granite Hills | 3,795 | $155,820 | $974,500 | $1,959 |
| El Cajon | 104,449 | $67,511 | $681,700 | $1,856 |
| Eucalyptus Hills | 5,840 | $144,140 | $857,200 | $1,408 |
| Santee | 59,332 | $113,394 | $727,200 | $2,250 |
| Crest | 2,775 | $110,000 | $724,500 | $1,196 |
| Harbison Canyon | 4,328 | $130,302 | $688,600 | $2,793 |
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Winter Gardens ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Winter Gardens: FAQ
What is the median household income in Winter Gardens, CA?
The median household income in Winter Gardens is $97,973, about the same as the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Winter Gardens?
The median home value in Winter Gardens is $608,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Winter Gardens?
The median gross rent in Winter Gardens is $1,913 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Winter Gardens, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the California median.
What is the median age in Winter Gardens?
The median age in Winter Gardens is 38.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Winter Gardens?
The average commute to work in Winter Gardens is 26 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winter Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Winter Gardens is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winter Gardens?
25.2% of adults in Winter Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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