salaryRent is lower than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,880 a year. That is $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Georgia. It is number 47 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Winder?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Winder
| Size | Winder | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $967 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $981 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,701 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,557 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Winder overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Winder, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Winder
Life in Winder
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winder?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $730 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $288,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,850 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Winder, GA?
Renting in Winder costs a median of about $1,272 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Winder?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,880 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Winder cheap or expensive?
Winder is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $68,786. It ranks 47th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Winder?
The median homeowner in Winder pays $2,372 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Winder more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Winder?
The median home value in Winder is $288,500, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
19,437 people live in Winder. Numbers are typical (middle) values.