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Winton, CA

Winton (formerly Merced Colony No. 1, Merced Colony No. 2, and Windfield) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Merced County, California, United States. Winton is located 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Atwater, California. and 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Merced, the county seat. Winton was established along the original Santa Fe Railroad. At one time, passenger trains would stop at this location. As of the 2020 census, the population of Winton was 11,709, up from 10,613 in 2010.

The Winton post office, transferred from Yam, opened in 1912. The name honors J.E. Winton, county surveyor. The community was home to the Winton Wrestling Alliance (WWA), a prominent Backyard Wrestling Federation in the late 1990s to mid 2000s. The region is known for its production of crops like almonds, cotton, and tomatoes. Local farming, along with related agribusinesses, provides employment opportunities to residents.

Winton is located in northern Merced County at 37°23.3′N 120°36.8′W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), all of it land. 

In 2020, Winton, CA had a population of 11.6k people with a median age of 29.6. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Winton, CA grew from 11,288 to 11,619, a 2.93% increase and its median household income grew from $45,858 to $46,977, a 2.44% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Winton, CA are Other (Hispanic) (49%), White (Hispanic) (23%), White (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.69%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.57%). As of 2020, 74.5% of residents are citizens, and 37% of Winton, CA residents were born outside of the country (4.3k people).

Winton gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Winton Recreation and Community Services Department. 345 Fit is a state-of-the-art facility furnished with a full range of exercise equipment to improve your cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Winton, such as the Winton Road Trail and the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Winton, CA are San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, Merced National Wildlife Refuge, and Castle Air Museum.

Population: 11,709 (2020). Elevation: Approximately 171 feet (52 meters). ZIP Code: 95388. Area code: 209. Area: 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2).
 

FAQs

Is Winton, CA a good place to live?

Living in Winton offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Winton, there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Winton and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Winton are above average.

Is Winton, CA expensive?

Winton, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.1% higher than the U.S. average and 27.2% higher than the average for California. A typical home costs $316,500, which is 6.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.9% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. To live comfortably in Winton, California, a minimum annual income of $60,480 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

Is Winton, CA safe?

With a crime rate of 34 per one thousand residents, Winton has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 30. Within California, more than 87% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Winton.

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Merced County

Winton Recreation and Community Services Department

Winton Road Trail 

345 Fit

Massage Therapy Center

Healing Corner 

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge

Merced National Wildlife Refuge

Castle Air Museum

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Best Places

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