Established as a stop on the Santa Fe Railroad, Winton is a small rural town with a farming history that goes back to 1879. With a location in the agricultural Central Valley, not much has changed in Winton. However, the scenery has shifted from cow pastures to sweet potato fields, almond orchards and peach trees over time. “It's a slower-growing little community, but it’s near Atwater and Merced, so it’s close to commercial nearby with less traffic,” says Realtor Gustavo Perez, who's with Re/Max Residential Office and has two decades of experience in the area. “Being a small town without much commercial keeps the prices low.” Housing costs keep the area’s population steady, which has hovered around 11,000 for the past 15 years.
Farms surround the City of Winton.
Almond groves bloom beautifully in the spring in the City of Winton.
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Bungalows, ranch-style homes and farmhouses in Winton
Surrounding the thoroughfare North Winton Way, the central part of the community is composed of grid-style blocks of bungalows and cottages from the 1940s, which tend to be on the lower end of the area’s price range. The community expands with looser blocks of midcentury ranch-style homes, then grows further with contemporary ranch-style homes from the 1990s through the 2010s. Ranch properties are on the edges of Winton — farmhouses on multiacre lots that come with orchards, which tend to be on the more expensive end of the market. The outskirts of town also have agricultural land available, without homes on them. The median sales price in Winton is $360,000. “The lower price of homes is the main draw,” Perez says.
City of Winton has several styles of one story homes to offer would be residents.
Spanish style homes can be found in the City of Winton.
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Winton Park
On the north side of town, Winton Park is the community’s only recreation space, which brings many local visitors. Approximately 22 acres of land, the park had a major renovation in 2024. Some of the highlights include a brand-new, mile-long walking trail, a playground and two picnic pavilions. It also has an updated ballfield, basketball court and soccer field. For more outdoor recreation, residents can drive 3 miles to Osborn Park in Atwater. It features tennis courts and a skate park.
There are several spaces for children to play at Winton Park in the City of Winton.
You can practice skate skills at Osborn Park in Atwater near the City of Winton.
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Retail on North Winton Way and at the Town and Country Shopping Center
North Winton Way is the community’s retail hub, with a Main Street-style shopping area in the heart of town. To go out to eat, there’s an authentic Mexican seafood spot, panadería and ice cream shop. The area also has a bit of nightlife at El Noa Noa Nightclub, open until 2 a.m. Less than a mile south, the Town and Country Shopping Center has the largest grocery store around, the Winton Supermarket, and more retail.
El Noa Noa is a late night happening spot in the City of Winton.
Town and Country Shopping Center is where residents go for there day to day items.
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Harvest Festival and Family Fun Day
Winton hosts a few big events per year, including the Harvest Festival in November, which celebrates autumn with live music, vendors and a baking contest. There's also Family Fun Day in May, where attendees can play games and watch salsa dancing performances.
Winton School District and Merced Union High School District
The community is served by two school districts, including the Winton School District. It earns a C-plus rating on Niche. Serving approximately 1,900 students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the district’s student-teacher ratio is 21-to-1. After middle school, students transition to the Merced Union High School District, which has a B-plus rating. Most students in Winton go to Atwater High School. Nearby higher education options include the University of California, Merced, and Merced College.
Welcome to Winton Middle School in the City of Winton.
Merced High School in Merced is where students attend for diverse learning.
Residents in the City of Winton attend Merced College near the City of Winton.
University of Merced is where students go for higher learning near the City of Winton.
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10 miles to Merced, 30 miles to Modesto
Via California 99, Winton is about 10 miles from Merced. It’s also about 30 miles from Modesto using the same route. For public transit, the town is served by The Bus, Merced County Transit's public transportation service. Dignity Health Hospital - Mercy Medical Center is about 10 miles from Winton. The closest airport with commercial flights is the Fresno Yosemite International Airport, located about 70 miles away.
Police and environmental factors in Winton
The Merced Police Department serves the community, but no crime rate data is available for the area.
Winton has two main seasons: a warmer dry season and a cool wet period during the winter months. The area has severe wildfire and heat risks due to high summer temperatures and dry brush. It also has an air quality risk from the pollution of agricultural facilities.
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