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Winchester, VA
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Winchester, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Winchester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Winchester residents earn a median household income of $64,648 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,073. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,480 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winchester is $325,900 , 16% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,555. Median rent is $1,298/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Winchester reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,330/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
Education
31.6% of adults in Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winchester has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.