At a Glance
Median Income
$60,833
$27,086 per capita
Home Value
$97,000
Zillow: $162,926
Median Rent
$727/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
20.5% smoking rate
How Winchester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winchester a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winchester residents earn a median household income of $60,833 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,086. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winchester is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,926. Median rent is $727/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Education
10.0% of adults in Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winchester has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,912
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,420/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,833
Per Capita$27,086
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$727
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$162,926
Housing Units2,191
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.1 in/yr
Elevation1,091 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Winchester was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.