At a Glance
Median Income
$218,176
$104,586 per capita
Home Value
$1,181,700
Zillow: $1,511,873
Median Rent
$2,271/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
31/100K
385/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
78.4%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.1%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
246 sunny days/yr
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+
3.7 / 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 $218,176 , which is 190% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $104,586. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winchester is $1,181,700 , 319% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,511,873. Median rent is $2,271/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Winchester reports 31 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 385/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
78.4% of adults in Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(133% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winchester has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population22,862
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density3,791/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$218,176
Per Capita$104,586
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B+
Home Value$1,181,700
Rent$2,271
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$1,511,873
Housing Units8,201
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent31/100K
Property385/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault31/100K
Burglary44/100K
Health
Obesity21.1%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation57 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+78.4%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+49.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Winchester was built in 1953.
31.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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