Windsor, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.2

D

out of 100

Overview

Windsor is a California city with a population of approximately 25,828, part of the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $798,777. Median household income is $128,115.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,828 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $798,777 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $128,115 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.7 minutes
  • Part of the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,828

Source: Census ACS

$798,777

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$128,115

Source: Census ACS

23.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

173 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Sonoma County (county-level results)

71%
25%
Democrat 179,600
Republican 63,426
Leans D+46.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 25.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 44.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 61.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.2

Location

Windsor, CA (38.5432, -122.8044)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.