The Town FilesWindsor, Virginia
Town in Isle of Wight County · population 2,746 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $280,800
- Household income
- $68,661
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 41.6
Windsor is a town of 2,746 people in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The median home is worth $280,800, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Virginia towns, hipper than 78% of Virginia towns.
How Windsor ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Windsor is worth $280,800, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $68,661, which is more affordable than 37% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 80.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Windsor | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,800 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $950 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $68,661 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 80.6% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Windsor
| People | Windsor | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 23.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 13.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 91.8% |
Weather in Windsor
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Windsor since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 28, 2008 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 28, 2011.
Severe weather in Isle of Wight County since 1996
Isle of Wight County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| October 15, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4401: Hurricane Florence |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Jobs and pay in Isle of Wight County
Isle of Wight County had 10,060 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,356 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Windsor itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Windsor
3 public schools with 1,505 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Elementary | PK-5 | 606 | 13.8 |
| Windsor High | 9-12 | 526 | 14.2 |
| Georgie D. Tyler Middle | 6-8 | 373 | 12.4 |
Towns near Windsor
- Suffolk, VA9.7 mi · 94,324 people · home $347,400
- Smithfield, VA13.1 mi · 8,533 people · home $374,900
- Franklin, VA14.3 mi · 8,180 people · home $256,600
- Carrollton, VA15.0 mi · 7,498 people · home $423,900
- Portsmouth, VA21.4 mi · 97,915 people · home $246,900
- Newport News, VA21.9 mi · 186,247 people · home $260,600
- Chesapeake, VA25.8 mi · 249,422 people · home $378,400
- Bethel Manor, VA26.3 mi · 4,540 people · home —
Windsor questions
Is Windsor, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Windsor scores better for retirees than 40% of Virginia towns and quieter than 68%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Windsor?
The median owner-occupied home in Windsor is valued at $280,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,661, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Windsor?
July highs average 88.9°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does Windsor get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Windsor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 28, 2008. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)