Cost of Living in View Park-Windsor Hills, CA

Population 11,744 · California · Data vintage 2023

277
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in View Park-Windsor Hills sits 268% above the national median — $1.1 million for the typical home — but median household incomes near $120,604 (62% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros. At 9.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located <5 miles north of Inglewood, View Park-Windsor Hills falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 51% higher than Inglewood's $744,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 368
Rent 140

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in View Park-Windsor Hills

The median home value in View Park-Windsor Hills is $1,123,300 — 268% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,845/month, 40% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $120,604/year is 62% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 70.6°F and lows of 56.6°F. Overall, View Park-Windsor Hills has a cost of living index of 277 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 177% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,123,300
268% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$1,201,266
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,845/mo
40% above avg
Zillow Rent
$3,824/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
50.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 65.3%
Renter-occupied 34.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,845
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,459/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
36.4 min
35% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
26.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.0%
Carpooled
2.2%
Walked
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
26.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$120,604
62% above avg
Per Capita Income
$60,141
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
101% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.3%
Graduate degree 26.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 51.2
Male median age 47.1
Female median age 52.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
70.6°F
Avg Low
56.6°F
Annual Precip
12.2"
40° 50° 60° 70° 80° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 666666687072757777747166
Low °F 495052545861646564605449
Precip" 2.862.991.730.600.280.080.040.000.110.490.822.23

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 67 — Moderate
11.2%
Good air days/yr
210
Max AQI recorded
203
PM2.5 days
150
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in View Park-Windsor Hills, CA?

View Park-Windsor Hills has a cost index of 277 (100 = national average). It is 177% above the national average.

What is average rent in View Park-Windsor Hills, CA?

The median gross rent in View Park-Windsor Hills is $1,845 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in View Park-Windsor Hills?

The median home value in View Park-Windsor Hills is $1,123,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in View Park-Windsor Hills?

The median household income in View Park-Windsor Hills is $120,604 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in View Park-Windsor Hills, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in View Park-Windsor Hills is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is View Park-Windsor Hills, CA affordable?

View Park-Windsor Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 277 — about 177% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in View Park-Windsor Hills?

View Park-Windsor Hills has average high temperatures of 70.6°F and average lows of 56.6°F. Annual precipitation is 12.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

View Park-Windsor Hills at a Glance

Population
11,744
Median Income
$120,604
Home Value
$1,123,300
Median Rent
$1,845/mo
Unemployment
9.7%
Avg High Temp
70.6°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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