Winston, OR
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Winston, Oregon

Life in Winston research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Winston over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Winston based on the most recently available data.

5,690 Population
$313,138 Median home value
$56,667 Median income
104 Cost of living +4% vs US
$980 Median rent
4.0% Unemployment
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Winston SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 7/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 5/10
Diversity 8/10
Safety 5/10
Amenities 8/10
Education 6/10
Commute 9/10

Crime in Winston summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Winston. Key points include:

  • There were 113 total crimes in Winston in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Winston is 1,985.2 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Winston is 87.8 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Winston is 1,897.4 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Winston is -6.32% below the national average.

113
Total Crimes
-6.32%
Below National Average
Winston
US

Crime In Winston Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Winston
/ 100k People
Oregon
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 113 1,985.2 2,719.1 2,119.2
Violent Crime 5 87.8 331.0 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 3.7 5.0
Robbery 0 0.0 57.0 61.0
Aggravated Assault 2 35.1 229.1 256.0
Property Crime 108 1,897.4 2,388.0 1,760.0
Burglary 13 228.4 306.5 229.0
Larceny 89 1,563.6 1,789.5 1,272.0
Car Theft 6 105.4 292.1 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Winston summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Winston. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Oregon. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Winston is 104 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Winston is 1.0x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Winston is $313,138.

  • The median income in Winston is $56,667.

104
Winston's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Winston
US

Cost Of Living In Winston Comparison Table

Living Expense Winston Oregon National Average
Overall 104 109 100
Services 106 104 100
Groceries 106 106 100
Health 103 125 100
Housing 108 104 100
Transportation 104 106 100
Utilities 108 105 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Winston, OR Weather

  • The average high in Winston is 66.0° and the average low is 43.1°.

  • There are 72.7 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 36.7 inches of precipitation each year with 1.1 inches of snow.

StatWinston
Average Annual High66.0
Average Annual Low43.1
Annual Precipitation Days72.7
Average Annual Precipitation36.7
Average Annual Snowfall1.1
66.0°
Average High
72.7
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Winston, OR Photos

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Winston Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Winston

The current population in Winston is 5,690. The population has increased 7.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 5,690 0.5%
2023 5,663 0.8%
2022 5,618 0.5%
2021 5,591 2.7%
2020 5,444 0.5%
2019 5,416 0.2%
2018 5,406 0.8%
2017 5,365 0.0%
2016 5,364 0.0%
2015 5,363 0.1%
2014 5,356 -0.1%
2013 5,359 0.1%
2012 5,352 0.2%
2011 5,340 0.5%
2010 5,311 -

Race / Ethnicity in Winston

White 81.6% (4,644)
African American 0.0% (0)
American Indian 0.3% (15)
Asian 1.0% (58)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.9% (54)
Two Or More 8.1% (460)
Hispanic 8.1% (459)
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Winston is:

  • 81.6% White with 4,644 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 15 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 58 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.9% Other with 54 Other residents.

  • 8.1% Two Or More with 460 Two Or More residents.

  • 8.1% Hispanic with 459 Hispanic residents.

Race Winston OR USA
White 81.6% 71.4% 57.4%
African American 0.0% 1.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.3% 0.6% 0.5%
Asian 1.0% 4.4% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.9% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 8.1% 6.1% 4.3%
Hispanic 8.1% 14.7% 19.3%

Gender in Winston

Female 48.2% (2,740)
Male 51.8% (2,950)
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  • Winston is 48.2% female with 2,740 female residents.

  • Winston is 51.8% male with 2,950 male residents.

Gender Winston OR USA
Female 48.2% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 51.8% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Winston for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (227)
9-12th Grade 6.0% (341)
High School / GED 30.0% (1,707)
Some College 31.0% (1,763)
Associate's Degree 13.0% (739)
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% (625)
Master's Degree 4.0% (227)
Professional Degree 0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (56)
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  • 4.0% of adults in Winston completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Winston completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Winston completed high school / ged.

  • 31.0% of adults in Winston completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Winston completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Winston completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Winston completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Winston completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Winston completed doctorate degree.

Education Winston OR USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 22.0% 26.0%
Some College 31.0% 24.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 13.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Winston, Oregon

Less than $10,000 7.8% (44,623)
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% (30,474)
$15,000 to $24,999 11.2% (63,778)
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% (53,547)
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% (67,696)
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% (92,946)
$75,000 to $99,999 18.6% (106,007)
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% (61,601)
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% (32,868)
$200,000 or more 2.7% (15,454)
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  • 7.8% of households in Winston earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.4% of households in Winston earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Winston earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Winston earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Winston earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Winston earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Winston earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Winston earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Winston earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Winston earn $200,000 or more.

Income Winston OR USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 3.2% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.2% 6.1% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 6.2% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 10.0% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 15.4% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.6% 13.2% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% 18.5% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 10.1% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 12.7% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)