salaryRent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 8.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 62.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $90,440 a year. That is $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 296 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in View Park-Windsor Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in View Park-Windsor Hills
| Size | View Park-Windsor Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,792 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,339 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is View Park-Windsor Hills overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for View Park-Windsor Hills, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in View Park-Windsor Hills
Life in View Park-Windsor Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in View Park-Windsor Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $5,659 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,141,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $114,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in View Park-Windsor Hills, CA?
Renting in View Park-Windsor Hills costs a median of about $2,261 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in View Park-Windsor Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $90,440 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is View Park-Windsor Hills cheap or expensive?
View Park-Windsor Hills is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $140,749. It ranks 296th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in View Park-Windsor Hills?
The median homeowner in View Park-Windsor Hills pays $6,215 a year in property taxes, about 0.54% of the median home value.
Is View Park-Windsor Hills more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in View Park-Windsor Hills?
The median home value in View Park-Windsor Hills is $1,141,500, about 8.1 times the typical yearly household income.
11,230 people live in View Park-Windsor Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.