salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Most homes (77.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 55.5% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,520 a year. That is $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Colorado. It is number 36 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Windsor?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Windsor
| Size | Windsor | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,438 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,814 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,406 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,674 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Windsor overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Windsor, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Windsor
Life in Windsor
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Windsor?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,303 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $604,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Windsor, CO?
Renting in Windsor costs a median of about $1,888 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Windsor?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Windsor cheap or expensive?
Windsor is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $137,000. It ranks 36th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Windsor?
The median homeowner in Windsor pays $3,863 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is Windsor more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Windsor?
The median home value in Windsor is $604,000, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
37,914 people live in Windsor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.