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Is Windsor Heights, IA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6576% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$98,906about $8,242/month · 14% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$267,90019% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 14.4 minutes. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,280 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Iowa cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Iowa. It is number 79 of 86 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Windsor Heights
$1,657
Glenwood
$824
Cherokee
$1,685
Sergeant Bluff
$1,689
Manchester
$887
Iowa Falls
$817
Clarinda
$730

How much do households earn in Windsor Heights?

Under $25k
4.5%
$25k–50k
22.9%
$50k–100k
31.9%
$100k–150k
28.2%
$150k+
10.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Windsor Heights

SizeWindsor HeightsU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,345$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,813$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,133$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Windsor Heights overall?

Everyday prices in Iowa overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
65
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
83
Other services
93
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Windsor Heights, so the Iowa figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Windsor Heights

🏛️ Property tax$4,732a year · 1.77% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$146a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Windsor Heights

Commute to work14.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree45.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home78.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Windsor Heights?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $202 a month less.

Renting
$1,657
Owning
$1,859

Owning assumes a typical $267,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,790 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Windsor Heights, IA?

Renting in Windsor Heights costs a median of about $1,657 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Iowa median is $1,071.

How much do I need to make to live in Windsor Heights?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,280 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Windsor Heights cheap or expensive?

Windsor Heights is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $98,906. It ranks 79th cheapest of 86 Iowa cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Windsor Heights?

The median homeowner in Windsor Heights pays $4,732 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.

Is Windsor Heights more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Iowa are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Windsor Heights?

The median home value in Windsor Heights is $267,900, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,143 people live in Windsor Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.