Why Live in Windsor
Windsor, a neighborhood in Newport News, offers a blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. The area features a variety of home styles, including ranch, split-level, and colonial revival houses, as well as townhouses, all set on spacious lots with mature trees. Jefferson Avenue serves as the commercial hub, with retail options like T.J. Maxx and Kohl’s, and essentials available at Lowe’s and Food Lion. For dining, residents enjoy Cazadores Mexican Grill Carniceria and Angie’s Café. Windsor Great Park pool is a popular summer spot, offering a swim team and community events. Students attend Richneck Elementary and Ella Fitzgerald Middle, with high schoolers finishing at the highly rated Woodside High, known for its Arts and Communications program. Newport News Park, a major local feature, provides extensive hiking trails, a bike loop, disc golf, fishing, camping, and a playground. The neighborhood is safer than the national average and benefits from proximity to Interstate 264, Fort Eustis (6 miles), Newport News Shipbuilding (17 miles), and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (2 miles). Historic Yorktown is less than 10 miles away, making it an accessible destination for day trips.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Windsor a good place to live?
Windsor is a good place to live. Windsor is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Windsor has 5 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.2 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $92,596 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 39.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Windsor are renters, with 56.5% of residents renting and 43.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Windsor can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Windsor neighborhood guide.
Is Windsor, VA a safe neighborhood?
Windsor, VA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Windsor?
The median home price in Windsor is $710,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $142,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,680 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $158K a year to afford the median home price in Windsor. The average household income in Windsor is $93K.
What are the best public schools in Windsor?
The best public schools that serve Windsor are:
What are the best private schools in Windsor?
The best private schools that serve Windsor are:
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Are home prices dropping in Windsor?
Yes, home prices in Windsor are down 67% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Windsor, VA
On average, homes in Windsor, Newport News sell after 76 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Windsor, Newport News over the last 12 months is $710,000, up 84% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$710,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$710,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$860,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$323
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
92
Median List Price
$710,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
84%