Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Windsor, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,948
Population
25,780
Renter Mix
24% Rent
An idyllic suburban enclave in California’s wine capital
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Low Crime
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Ten miles north of Santa Rosa on the 101, the small city of Windsor is a charming community in the heart of wine country. Offering the best of suburban living, Windsor’s landscape is largely composed of winding streets and residential neighborhoods, with a rental market offering upscale apartments, condos, and single-family homes to suit any taste. Several shopping centers are scattered across the city, with the area surrounding Windsor Town Green forming a beautiful Downtown walking district. San Francisco is about a two hour drive to the south, and the close proximity to Sonoma County Airport makes Windsor a perfect spot for frequent travelers.
Explore the City
Planned communities in Windsor offer ample options for residents.
Get out to Windsor Golf Course in Windsor, California for a great day on the links.
Public transit is a breeze in Windsor, California.
Shiloh Ranch Regional Park offers nearly 8 miles of trails.
Windsor residents stroll the Town Green after a great lunch at KIN.
Locals catch up at Barrel Brother Brewing in Windsor.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$130,220
Average: $150,803
Education
7,672
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,440
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Windsor has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Windsor, CA is $1,450 for a studio, $1,948 for one bedroom, $2,276 for two bedrooms, and $2,121 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Windsor has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,948/month
685 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Windsor, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Cali Calmecac Language Academy
Public
Grades K-8
1,075 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Public
Grades 2-3
449 Students
Bridges Community Based School North County Conso
Public
Grades K-12
46 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
736 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
736 Students
Cali Calmecac Language Academy
Public
Grades K-8
1,075 Students
Bridges Community Based School North County Conso
Public
Grades K-12
46 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,700 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,700 Students
Bridges Community Based School North County Conso
Public
Grades K-12
46 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shiloh Ranch Regional Park
- Foothill Regional Park
- Riverfront Regional Park
- Wohler Bridge
- Steelhead Beach Regional Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County
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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 June 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.