Winchester, Virginia
Among the top 1% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 18% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
- top 1% for amenities nearby
- top 8% for walkability
- bottom 5% for property crime
Winchester is a county in Virginia with about 28,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, walkability, and sales tax. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitewinchesterva.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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67%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.8 in2.7 in
humid 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 25% of US counties
Home Value$300k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 11% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.80%better than 54% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.53%better than 20% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 41% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.8 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall23.1 inbetter than 36% of US counties
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 43% of US counties
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 57% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk16.9better than 81% of US counties
School Quality58.8better than 58% of US counties
Violent Crime1826/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Property Crime2782/100kbetter than 5% of US counties
Community
Population28,10352nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.615th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1211th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.9%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.8%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 73% of US counties
Walkability9.6/20better than 92% of US counties
Airport Distance41 mibetter than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.5%better than 44% of US counties
Amenities Nearby59.07better than 99% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Winchester an affordable place to live?
- Winchester is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 25% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Winchester?
- The median home value in Winchester is $300k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Winchester?
- Median household income in Winchester is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Winchester?
- Median gross rent in Winchester is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Winchester safe?
- Winchester is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1826/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 2782/100k.
- What is the weather like in Winchester?
- Winchester averages 77°F in July and 33°F in January, with 40.8 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Winchester?
- Public-school quality in Winchester is about average, scoring better than 58% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Winchester?
- The average one-way commute in Winchester is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)