Living in Winton, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winton · Census data 2020–2024

Winton has 11,797 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $57,015 (42% lower than the California median), the median home value is $339,400, the median rent is $1,156/month.

Winton at a glance

Population
11,797
Median age
29.7State: 37.9
Median household income
$57,015State: $99,122
Median home value
$339,400State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,156/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
49.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
Average commute
26 min

Is Winton a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 14%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Winton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winton the median home value is $339,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,409 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Winton$339,400
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Winton$1,156
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Winton median household income

The median household income in Winton is $57,015 and the income per person is $23,968. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Winton$57,015
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Winton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
3,434
Owner-occupied
49.9%
Renter-occupied
50.1%
Vacant
2.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1983
Average household size
3.51

Winton demographics

Population
11,797
Median age
29.7
Under 18
29.3%
65 and older
9.6%
Households
3,363
Foreign-born
31.7%
Veterans
2.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White19.7%
Hispanic or Latino82.7%
Black1.5%
Asian2.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winton ›

Education in Winton

7.4% of adults 25 and older in Winton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Winton7.4%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Winton

Unemployment rate
12.1%State: 6.6%
Average commute
26 minState: 29 min
Work from home
4.5%
Drive alone
77.3%
Public transit
0.5%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.9%

Winton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Winton11,797$57,015$339,400$1,156
Atwater32,162$64,472$363,400$1,279
Cressey386$90,333$225,000—
McSwain5,783$139,131$690,100$1,516
Livingston14,606$74,494$372,700$1,315
Franklin7,392$58,295$308,200$1,399
Ballico447$171,875$522,100$892
Delhi11,009$67,500$349,700$1,274
Merced91,953$63,122$372,600$1,393

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Living in Winton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Winton, CA?

The median household income in Winton is $57,015, 42% lower than 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 Winton?

The median home value in Winton is $339,400, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Winton?

The median gross rent in Winton is $1,156 per month, about 32.3% of household income.

Is Winton, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the California median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 14%.

What is the median age in Winton?

The median age in Winton is 29.7 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Winton?

The average commute to work in Winton is 26 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Winton?

The unemployment rate in Winton is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Winton?

7.4% of adults in Winton 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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