Living in Winston, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winston · Census data 2020–2024
Winston has 5,690 residents with a median age of 46.4. The median household income is $56,667 (32% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $244,100, the median rent is $980/month.
Winston at a glance
- Population
- 5,690
- Median age
- 46.4State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $56,667State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $244,100State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $980/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Winston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winston the median home value is $244,100, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $980 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,396 a month in housing costs.
Winston median household income
The median household income in Winston is $56,667 and the income per person is $30,664. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Winston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,800
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.16
Winston demographics
- Population
- 5,690
- Median age
- 46.4
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 2,614
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 14.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winston ›
Education in Winston
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Winston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winston
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Winston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston | 5,690 | $56,667 | $244,100 | $980 |
| Green | 7,541 | $66,813 | $265,500 | $1,216 |
| Lookingglass | 963 | $89,625 | $549,800 | — |
| Roseburg | 23,778 | $53,918 | $289,800 | $1,063 |
| Melrose | 964 | $77,271 | $542,900 | — |
| Myrtle Creek | 3,500 | $55,921 | $239,900 | $1,013 |
| Tri-City | 4,234 | $55,026 | $246,600 | $934 |
| Roseburg North | 4,601 | $65,160 | $237,500 | $1,197 |
| Riddle | 955 | $66,761 | $228,600 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in Winston, OR?
The median household income in Winston is $56,667, 32% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Winston?
The median home value in Winston is $244,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Winston?
The median gross rent in Winston is $980 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Winston, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Winston?
The median age in Winston is 46.4 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Winston?
The average commute to work in Winston is 19 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winston?
The unemployment rate in Winston is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winston?
15.6% of adults in Winston 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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