The Town FilesWindsor, North Carolina
Town in Bertie County · population 3,582 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $102,700
- Household income
- $40,714
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 42.1
Windsor is a town of 3,582 people in Bertie County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $102,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks quieter than 96% of North Carolina towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of North Carolina towns, more seaside character than 88% of North Carolina towns.
- #3 in The 13 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in North Carolina
- #5 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in North Carolina
- #6 in 25 Small Towns in North Carolina With the Cheapest Homes
- #7 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in North Carolina
- #15 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #19 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
How Windsor ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Windsor is worth $102,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $40,714, which is more affordable than 91% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $746 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Windsor | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $746 | $969 |
| Median household income | $40,714 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Windsor
| People | Windsor | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.2% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 10.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 3.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.4% | 89.5% |
Weather in Windsor
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 33.1°F. About 53.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 53 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Windsor since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on August 4, 2020 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 14 deaths and 70 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 14, 2021.
Severe weather in Bertie County since 1996
Bertie County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
Jobs and pay in Bertie County
Bertie County had 5,174 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,841 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Windsor itself the ACS puts it at 13.2%.
Public schools in Windsor
4 public schools with 1,321 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bertie High | 9-12 | 478 | 15.9 |
| Bertie Middle | 6-8 | 375 | 11.0 |
| Windsor Elementary | PK-5 | 350 | 15.9 |
| Bertie Early College High | 9-13 | 118 | 29.5 |
Towns near Windsor
- Williamston, NC12.3 mi · 5,248 people · home $107,100
- Plymouth, NC14.2 mi · 3,320 people · home $87,000
- Edenton, NC19.6 mi · 4,460 people · home $274,100
- Ahoskie, NC20.3 mi · 4,891 people · home $143,200
Windsor questions
Is Windsor, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Windsor scores better for retirees than 69% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 96%. 20.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Windsor?
The median owner-occupied home in Windsor is valued at $102,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,714, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $746 a month.
What is the weather like in Windsor?
July highs average 88.5°F and January lows 33.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Windsor get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Windsor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on August 4, 2020. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- 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)