Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Winder
Winder, GA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,140
Population
19,577
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A timeless community offering small-town coziness and easy access to the city
Suburb
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Small Town
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Historic
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Lake
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Winder is a small city in north central Georgia, located about 25 miles west of Athens and fifty miles east of Atlanta. The city features a thriving commercial district at the center of town, with cozy cafes, specialty shops, and other locally owned businesses operating out of the countless historic buildings in the area. Fort Yargo State Park occupies a large chunk of the city’s south side, with its trails and lake serving as popular destinations for locals when the weather is nice.
Explore the City
Bistro Off Broad is a top-rated dining spot along Winder's historic, bustling Broad Street.
Jug Tavern Park unites Winder with diverse events at the amphitheater and pavilion.
Residents who enjoy hiking can hit the many trails found throughout Winder.
Several boutiques and antique stores can be found in downtown Winder.
Winder is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing communities in Barrow County.
Winder residents often head to the Statham Spring Fest in nearby Statham.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$56,982
Average: $72,707
Education
3,399
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,794
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Winder has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Winder, GA is $1,140 for one bedroom, $1,679 for two bedrooms, and $1,753 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winder has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,140/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$2,160/month
1,898 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,158/month
1,533 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Winder, GA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
928 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
823 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
896 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
588 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
931 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
809 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
736 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,894 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,787 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Yargo State Park
- Little Mulberry Park
- Harbins Park
- Dacula Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.