Living in Winchester, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winchester · Census data 2020–2024
Winchester has 27,913 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $63,974 (31% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $343,000, the median rent is $1,315/month.
Winchester at a glance
- Population
- 27,913
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $63,974State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $343,000State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,315/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 43.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Winchester a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Winchester
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winchester the median home value is $343,000, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,315 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,782 a month in housing costs.
Winchester median household income
The median household income in Winchester is $63,974 and the income per person is $36,588. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Winchester: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,541
- Owner-occupied
- 43.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.4%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.33
Winchester demographics
- Population
- 27,913
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.7%
- Households
- 11,492
- Foreign-born
- 12.1%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winchester ›
Education in Winchester
31.3% of adults 25 and older in Winchester have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winchester
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Winchester vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 27,913 | $63,974 | $343,000 | $1,315 |
| Stephens City | 2,393 | $102,593 | $325,100 | $1,210 |
| Brucetown | 250 | $104,250 | $278,300 | — |
| Boyce | 891 | $88,616 | $425,000 | $1,375 |
| Shawneeland | 2,754 | $95,337 | $272,900 | $1,469 |
| Berryville | 4,707 | $102,788 | $550,500 | $1,443 |
| Middletown | 1,786 | $60,288 | $331,600 | $798 |
| Lake Holiday | 2,193 | $112,039 | $303,800 | $2,045 |
| Middleway | 479 | $123,917 | $298,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Winchester, VA?
The median household income in Winchester is $63,974, 31% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $343,000, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Winchester?
The median gross rent in Winchester is $1,315 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Winchester, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Virginia median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Winchester?
The median age in Winchester is 36.8 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Winchester?
The average commute to work in Winchester is 20 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winchester?
The unemployment rate in Winchester is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winchester?
31.3% 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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