Living in Winton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winton · Census data 2020–2024
Winton has 593 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $48,036 (34% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $86,100, the median rent is $843/month.
Winton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Winton at a glance
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 42.1State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $48,036State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $86,100State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $843/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Winton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
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 $86,100, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $843 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Winton median household income
The median household income in Winton is $48,036 and the income per person is $29,394. 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Winton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 350
- Owner-occupied
- 50.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.4%
- Vacant
- 29.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.17
Winton demographics
- Population
- 593
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 12.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 247
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winton ›
Education in Winton
11.6% of adults 25 and older in Winton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winton
- Unemployment rate
- 13.6%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Winton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winton | 593 | $48,036 | $86,100 | $843 |
| Cofield | 300 | $41,250 | $82,100 | $825 |
| Ahoskie | 4,764 | $40,987 | $143,200 | $809 |
| Murfreesboro | 3,170 | $39,914 | $158,600 | $1,079 |
| Gatesville | 320 | $73,611 | $218,100 | $950 |
| Harrellsville | 196 | $70,089 | $122,700 | $1,275 |
| Powellsville | 277 | $53,542 | $142,500 | — |
| Southampton Meadows | 421 | $34,665 | — | — |
| Aulander | 689 | $36,689 | $128,300 | $624 |
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What is the median household income in Winton, NC?
The median household income in Winton is $48,036, 34% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $86,100, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Winton?
The median gross rent in Winton is $843 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Winton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 24.1%.
What is the median age in Winton?
The median age in Winton is 42.1 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Winton?
The average commute to work in Winton is 21 minutes; 0.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winton?
The unemployment rate in Winton is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winton?
11.6% 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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