Windsor

Welcome to Windsor

Some Windsor historians claim it was named by a Pony Express rider circa 1855 who thought it resembled the grounds at Windsor Castle in England. In any event, Windsor is a lovely community in the heart of the Sonoma County wine country that prides itself as a deliberately-designed, family-friendly town. It is located between Santa Rosa and Healdsburg on Highway 101.

The Town Green is specially designed for pedestrians and hosts upwards of 30 annual events, including movie nights, concerts, a farmers market, car shows, art fairs, and festivals. Windsor also hosts the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic and the Wings Over Wine Country Air Show.

The Old Downtown has lots of boutique and artisan shops with dining opportunities to entice any palate. More than 30 wineries are within a ten-minute drive, elevating the Sonoma wine country to rival Napa. In addition, Windsor is becoming well-known for its health and fitness services and its holistic approach to wellbeing.

Windsor's growing population of school-age residents has influenced the town's enhanced development of schools and parks, shaping its character into a charming family-friendly town that appeals to visitors and new residents alike.

Overview for Windsor, CA

26,548 people live in Windsor, where the median age is 41.6 and the average individual income is $48,867. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

26,548

Total Population

41.6 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,867

Average individual Income

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Demographics and Employment Data for Windsor, CA

Population Households Employment

Windsor has 9,163 households, with an average household size of 2.89. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Windsor do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 26,548 people call Windsor home. The population density is 3,570.03 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

26,548

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.6

Median Age

49.28 / 50.72%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

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75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
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9,163

Total Households

2.89

Average Household Size

$48,867

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Windsor, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Windsor. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Around Windsor, CA

There's plenty to do around Windsor, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

56

Somewhat Walkable

Walking Score

63

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Chad's Soup Shack, Albini Family Vineyards, and Gamba Vineyards and Winery.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Chad's Soup Shack page on Yelp Search 399 Business Park Ct on Google Maps	Dining	1.61 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Albini Family Vineyards page on Yelp Search 886 Jensen Ln on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.06 miles	12 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Gamba Vineyards and Winery page on Yelp Search 2912 Woolsey Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$	3.98 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Calluna Vineyards page on Yelp Search 11450 Brooks Rd on Google Maps	Dining	3.02 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bellacana Vineyards page on Yelp Search 9071 Windsor Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.66 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hauth's Family Taekwondo page on Yelp Search 8465 Old Redwood Hwy on Google Maps	Active	0.41 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hi-Lite Salon page on Yelp Search 170 Windsor River Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.43 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Stay Golden Spray Tanning page on Yelp	Beauty	3.99 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bare Skin Beauty page on Yelp Search 1550 Airport Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.33 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Fifty Shades Hair Studio page on Yelp Search 170 Windsor River Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.75 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars