The Town FilesWinton, North Carolina
Town in Hertford County · population 629 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,100
- Household income
- $48,036
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 42.1
Winton is a town of 629 people in Hertford County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $86,100, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better transit than 98% of North Carolina towns, more seaside character than 97% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 94% of North Carolina towns.
- #1 in The 20 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in North Carolina
- #12 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in North Carolina
- #15 in 25 Small Towns in North Carolina With the Cheapest Homes
- #20 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
- #21 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Places in America
How Winton 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 Winton is worth $86,100, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $48,036, which is more affordable than 99% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $843 a month. 50.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winton | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,100 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $843 | $969 |
| Median household income | $48,036 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 50.6% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Winton
| People | Winton | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 12.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.1% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 5.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.8% | 89.5% |
Weather in Winton
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.7°F. About 49.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winton since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 28, 1984 about 8.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 8, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 31, 2019.
Severe weather in Hertford County since 1996
Hertford 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 |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Hertford County
Hertford County had 8,625 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,251 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Winton itself the ACS puts it at 13.6%.
Public schools in Winton
1 public school with 73 students, about 10.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS Brown High - STEM Program | 9-12 | 73 | 10.4 |
Towns near Winton
- Ahoskie, NC7.9 mi · 4,891 people · home $143,200
- Murfreesboro, NC9.8 mi · 2,619 people · home $158,600
- Southampton Meadows, VA14.0 mi · 503 people · home —
- Aulander, NC15.0 mi · 763 people · home $128,300
- Woodland, NC16.1 mi · 557 people · home $112,500
- Conway, NC16.7 mi · 752 people · home $106,000
- Arrowhead Beach, NC17.1 mi · 640 people · home $198,200
- Boykins, VA19.6 mi · 516 people · home $192,000
Winton questions
Is Winton, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winton scores better for retirees than 73% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 75%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Winton?
The median owner-occupied home in Winton is valued at $86,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,036, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $843 a month.
What is the weather like in Winton?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 28.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Winton get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 28, 1984. 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)