Living in Winchester, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winchester · Census data 2020–2024
Winchester has 1,939 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $87,917 (24% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $216,500, the median rent is $1,557/month.
Winchester at a glance
- Population
- 1,939
- Median age
- 36.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $87,917State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $216,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,557/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Winchester a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Missouri median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Winchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winchester the median home value is $216,500, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,557 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
Winchester median household income
The median household income in Winchester is $87,917 and the income per person is $33,020. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Winchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 713
- Owner-occupied
- 82%
- Renter-occupied
- 18%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.67
Winchester demographics
- Population
- 1,939
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 706
- Foreign-born
- 21.2%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winchester ›
Education in Winchester
25% of adults 25 and older in Winchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winchester
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Winchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 1,939 | $87,917 | $216,500 | $1,557 |
| Manchester | 18,160 | $97,801 | $323,100 | $1,322 |
| Ballwin | 31,279 | $124,626 | $377,100 | $1,418 |
| Twin Oaks | 734 | $120,151 | $298,800 | $1,778 |
| Valley Park | 6,795 | $67,898 | $251,000 | $1,443 |
| Ellisville | 10,002 | $113,309 | $366,600 | $1,538 |
| Town and Country | 11,607 | $232,534 | $928,500 | $1,955 |
| Des Peres | 9,170 | $224,327 | $609,200 | $1,750 |
| Clarkson Valley | 2,584 | $247,000 | $867,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Winchester, MO?
The median household income in Winchester is $87,917, 24% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Winchester?
The median home value in Winchester is $216,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Winchester?
The median gross rent in Winchester is $1,557 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Winchester, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Missouri median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Winchester?
The median age in Winchester is 36.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Winchester?
The average commute to work in Winchester is 19 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winchester?
The unemployment rate in Winchester is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winchester?
25% of adults in Winchester have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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