At a Glance
Median Income
$64,648
$36,073 per capita
Home Value
$325,900
Zillow: $400,684
Median Rent
$1,298/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,343/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
16.5% 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?
C+
2.9 / 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 $64,648 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,073. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% 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 $400,684. 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 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,343/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population27,981
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density3,045/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,648
Per Capita$36,073
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty12.3%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,197
Housing
B+
Home Value$325,900
Rent$1,298
Ownership41.9%
Zillow$400,684
Housing Units12,353
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,343/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary202/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation755 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+13.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Winchester was founded in 1752.
The median home in Winchester was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Winchester Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.