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Windsor, CA

Windsor is an incorporated town in Sonoma County, California, United States. The town is 9 miles north of Santa Rosa and 63 miles north of San Francisco. The population was 26,801 as of the 2010 census. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Town has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19 km2), 99.66% of it land and 0.34% of it water. Windsor is 2 miles (3.2 km) from the Russian River.

Windsor is located on U.S. Highway Route 101 in the Russian River valley. Neighboring places include Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, and Forestville.

The site now occupied by the town of Windsor was originally inhabited by the Southern Pomo. It was known as Tsoliikawai (ćol:ik:o=wi), meaning "blackbird field", a name also applied to the village, tribe, or tribelet at the site. This group was probably part of the Kaitactemi tribe that ruled from the Healdsburg area down to Mark West Creek.

Windsor's first European settlers arrived in 1851. In 1855, a post office was established in Windsor, and Hiram Lewis, a Pony Express rider, became the town's first postmaster. He named the town Windsor because it reminded him of the grounds around Windsor Castle, a medieval castle from his home country of England. The following year, a business enterprise was built in eastern Windsor, which included a goods store, a shoe shop, a grocery and meat market, a saloon, a hotel, a boarding house, and two confectionery shops. The Northwestern Pacific Railroad was completed through the town in 1872, providing a faster and cheaper link to the Bay Area.

The Town of Windsor is part of Sonoma County. The County government provides countywide services such as elections and voter registration, prosecutor and public defender, jails, vital records, property records, tax collection, public health, and social services. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors sits as the governing board of Sonoma County and of various special jurisdictions such as the Sonoma County Water Agency, the Northern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District, the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, County Sanitation Districts, and the Community Development Commission. The Board is composed of five supervisors elected from supervisorial districts for four-year terms.

Windsor focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Windsor Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Windsor Fitness Club, Anytime Fitness, and Crunch Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Windsor, such as the Shiloh Ranch Regional Park and the Keiser Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Windsor, CA are Foothill Regional Park, Mutt Lynch Winery, and Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens.

Population: 25,846 (2024). ZIP code: 95492. Area codes: 707, 369. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Area: 7.30 sq mi (18.91 km2).

FAQs

Is Windsor, CA expensive to live in?

Windsor, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 151.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 51.8% higher than the U.S. average and 1.3% lower than the average for California. A typical home costs $776,900, which is 129.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.9% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. To live comfortably in Windsor, California, a minimum annual income of $148,680 for a family, and $79,200 for a single person is recommended.

Is Windsor, CA a nice place to live?

Living in Windsor offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Windsor, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Windsor and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Windsor are above average.

What is the crime rate in Windsor, CA?

The crime rate in Windsor is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest. However, at 13 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Windsor is 1 in 79. Based on FBI crime data, Windsor is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Windsor has a crime rate that is higher than 31% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Windsor

Windsor Recreation and Community Services Department

Windsor Fitness Club

Anytime Fitness 

Crunch Fitness

Shiloh Ranch Regional Park

Keiser Park

Foothill Regional Park

Mutt Lynch Winery

Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens

Best Places

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Neighborhoodscout

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