At a Glance
Median Income
$49,190
$30,076 per capita
Home Value
$287,100
Zillow: $422,842
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
777/100K
2,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
330 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?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Winchester residents earn a median household income of $49,190 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,076. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winchester is $287,100 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $422,842. Median rent is $1,152/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Winchester reports 777 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,401/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winchester has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population37,774
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density7,616/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,190
Per Capita$30,076
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
B
Home Value$287,100
Rent$1,152
Ownership32.0%
Zillow$422,842
Housing Units18,111
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent777/100K
Property2,401/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain4.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2,011 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Winchester was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.