Located 42 miles northeast of Atlanta, Winder is a rapidly growing city that offers a historic downtown and community activities. “Winder is exploding right now,” says Katie Belcher, a Realtor with All Star Realty Group LLC who has served Winder for seven years. “We are seeing people moving here from Gwinnett County because of overcrowding. I think it is going to be the next big city.” With numerous housing developments popping up to meet the demand, residents can live in modern homes and enjoy proximity to the outdoors since Winder is home to Fort Yargo State Park. Local playgrounds and parks offer additional recreation, and community events offer opportunities to mingle with neighbors. With a central downtown area and proximity to Atlanta, Winder offers suburban comforts in a laidback environment.
Fort Yargo State Park spans over 1,000 acres with plenty of recreational options to explore.
Residents who enjoy hiking can hit the many trails found throughout Winder.
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Farm-to-table cuisine at Bistro Off Broad
“Winder still has that small-town, ‘southern hospitality feel,’ but they’re developing the downtown area,” Belcher says. The expansion has included numerous local restaurants. At Latin Flavors Steakhouse, residents can dine on ribeye and sip cocktails while enjoying the rooftop views of downtown Winder. The restaurant also features a speakeasy downstairs for late-night drinks. There’s also Bistro Off Broad, which serves French-inspired dishes from farm-to-table ingredients. Le Gabrielle Crepes and Waffles serves eggs benedict and mimosas for brunch. After dining, residents can stroll downtown and shop at local businesses, like The Rustic Rack Boutique. Retail strip malls offer further shopping options. For groceries and everyday essentials, there’s Publix and Aldi.
Many Winder residents love to visit Latin Flavors Steakhouse for intimate occasions.
Winder's Bistro Off Broad offers diners a fresh farm-to-table French-American menu in a cozy atmosphere.
Publix is the go-to spot for Winder residents to get fresh produce and groceries.
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New Traditional housing developments
Winder properties often sit on larger, shaded lots along curving streets, but new developments are arranged on tight, gridded streets. Regardless of location, homes feature grassy yards framed by trees and neat landscaping. In more established communities, homebuyers can find ranch styles and split levels from the 1970s and 80s. Gated communities with HOA fee-funded amenities feature New Traditional-style homes built in the 2020s. The city's median housing price is around $350,000, which is lower than the national median.
Several newly constructed neighborhoods feature New Traditional homes with farm-inspired designs in Winder.
Ranch-style homes with mixed material, such as wood and brick, are a big part of Winder's real estate.
Neighborhoods built in the early 2000s feature many split level homes in Winder.
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Paddle or swim at Fort Yargo State Park
It’s not difficult to find outdoor spaces in the Georgia countryside. Fort Yargo State Park offers a 260-acre lake for fishing and boating, as well as a sandy beach for swimming. Residents can also explore over 20 miles of forested nature trails. Those looking for an outdoor staycation can camp or rent cabins or yurts at the park. There’s also City Pond Park, which offers tennis courts, baseball fields, a playground and a pond for fishing. Downtown Jug Tavern Park is a hub for community gatherings featuring a large green space and an amphitheater. The city also has two 18-hole public golf courses, the Chimneys Golf Course and the Pine Hills Golf Club.
Boating and fishing are classic pastimes at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder.
Enjoy your walk around the brand new Jug Tavern Park located in downtown Winder.
Jug Tavern Park is a great spot for Winder residents to enjoy a picnic under a shaded pavilion.
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Hot air balloon rides at the Jug Tavern Festival
The city of Winder hosts numerous community events throughout the year. During the summer, residents can gather at Jug Tavern Park for cornhole competitions or enjoy s’mores and tenting overnight at the Stargaze and Slumber event. Winder hosts an annual Halloween event with trick-or-treating, and an annual holiday parade and tree lighting in December. In early November, there’s the Jug Tavern Festival, which includes hot air balloon rides, carnival rides and live music.
The annual Jug Tavern Fiesta is a great community event bringing local Winder residents together.
Find all sorts of locally made products while shopping at the Barrow County Farmers Market.
Jug Tavern Park unites Winder with diverse events at the amphitheater and pavilion.
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Career preparation at Winder-Barrow High
Winder residents are served by Barrow County Schools, a district that earns a B-plus on Niche. Kids may start at Statham Elementary, which receives a B-minus rating. Students continue learning at B-rated Bear Creek Middle and Winder-Barrow High, which gets a B-plus. The high school offers dual enrollment through Lanier Technical College, allowing students to earn college credits while working toward their high school diplomas. There is also a career, technical and agricultural education program with over 26 pathways for students to begin preparing for careers in construction, manufacturing, marketing and health science.
Statham Elementary School is where the younger students of Winder begin their education.
Bear Creek Middle School in nearby Statham receives a B-plus score on Niche.com.
Winder-Barrow High School offers dual enrollment courses students in Winder.
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Car travel and nearby medical care
Residents in this suburban neighborhood rely on personal vehicles to commute to work. State highways, like U.S. Route 11 and U.S. Route 82, wind through the neighborhood and offer passage to neighboring towns. Residents can drive northwest to merge onto Interstate 85 to drive 55 miles to Atlanta.
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