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Windsor, California

Introduction to Windsor, California

Windsor, California, in Sonoma County, is 9 miles NW of Santa Rosa, California (center to center) and 57 miles N of San Francisco, California. The town is conveniently located inside the Santa Rosa metropolitan area and has an estimated 22,744 people.

Windsor History

Although Windsor was only incorporated in 1992, the proposal to make to so came during the 1800s. The town began as an agricultural center in this area of rolling hills and plains. Hiram Lewis, one of the town settlers, came from England and this topography reminded him greatly of his own English countryside around Windsor Castle. The town thus came to be known as Windsor. Windsor was incorporated on July 1, 1992.

Windsor and nearby Attractions

  • Esposti Park
  • Keiser Park
  • Hiram Lewis Park
  • Pat Elsbree Skate Park
  • Wilson Ranch Soccer Park
  • Windsor Town Green

Things To Do In Windsor

Windsor is full of open spaces, playgrounds and parks which are excellent places for both adults and kids to spend their leisure time. The parks also include picnic areas, softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, tennis courts and play areas. Many good restaurants and cafes can be found in the city.

Windsor Transportation

Sonoma County airport is the local airport that serves the city.

Windsor Higher Education

The city is in close proximity to Santa Rosa junior college.

High Points

Windsor strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 16%Windsor Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 18%Windsor Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Windsor, CA

Comparing Windsor to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Racial Diversity84
Male Share of the Population85
Well-Paid Single Men87
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population46
Senior Citizens36
Female Share of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better78
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone24
Affordability of Rents24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime57

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