Winder : Georgia

Winder, Georgia, is a small town and the county seat of Barrow County. The town has a population of approximately 14,000 and is home to Fort Yargo State Park, historic sites, parks and a golf course. Photo of Barrow County Courthouse courtesy of Wikipedia and Ashley.farrow, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/

The median home value was $196,667 in early 2020, according to Zillow which calls it a "Hot" market at this time.

Winder is a small town with a variety of outdoor opportunities.  The nearby State Park offers camping, fishing and boating, along with mountain biking and hiking. The town also boasts a modern library, art center, and golf course.

Winder is somewhat isolated, is not considered a walkable community, and has a high crime rate.

Retireees who enjoy the outdoors would enjoy living here, it has a low cost of living, a medical center, and a historic downtown.

Manufacturing and Retail drives the economy.

January's average temperature is about 40 degrees, and July's average is about 78.

Winder is home to several restaurants, shops, an art center, golf course and Fort Yargo State Park.  The town also hosts several festivals and events throughout the year.