Windsor, Colorado
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 8% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US places
- top 9% for summer humidity
- top 14% for broadband access
- bottom 3% for comfortable days
Windsor is a mid-size city in Colorado with about 34,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for weather. Standout strengths include summer humidity, broadband access, and violent crime. It rates lower on cost of living and comfortable days.
Official websiteci.windsor.co.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 2.0 in0.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$122k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$70kbetter than 5% of US places
Home Value$533k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.63%better than 79% of US places
Income Tax4.40%better than 65% of US places
Sales Tax7.81%better than 42% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.72%better than 51% of US places
Unemployment4.9%better than 40% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation15.8 in9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall48.4 inbetter than 15% of US places
Sunny Days210 daysbetter than 27% of US places
Summer Humidity49°Fbetter than 91% of US places
Comfortable Days31 daysbetter than 3% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.4better than 69% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 60% of US places
School Quality36.6better than 10% of US places
Violent Crime156/100kbetter than 82% of US places
Property Crime616/100kbetter than 65% of US places
Community
Population33,90596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.352nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1948th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0566th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+289th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.4%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.7%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.6%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 55% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance45 mibetter than 71% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.0%better than 86% of US places
Amenities Nearby31.85better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 54% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Windsor an affordable place to live?
- Windsor is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $70k, better than 5% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Windsor?
- The median home value in Windsor is $533k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Windsor?
- Median household income in Windsor is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Windsor?
- Median gross rent in Windsor is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Windsor safe?
- Windsor is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 156/100k (better than 82%). Property crime is 616/100k.
- What is the weather like in Windsor?
- Windsor averages 68°F in July and 27°F in January, with 15.8 in of annual precipitation and about 210 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Windsor?
- Public-school quality in Windsor is below average, scoring better than 10% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Windsor?
- The average one-way commute in Windsor is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)