Winchester, Virginia
Among the top 7% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 34% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 23% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 29% of US places
- top 10% for sales tax
- top 16% for walkability
- bottom 9% for property crime
Winchester is a mid-size city in Virginia with about 28,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and commute time. 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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68%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.8 in2.7 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 37% of US places
Home Value$300k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 25% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.80%better than 64% of US places
Income Tax5.80%better than 36% of US places
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.53%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment5.2%better than 38% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)33°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)77°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.7 in46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall23.1 inbetter than 43% of US places
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 47% of US places
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 48% of US places
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.4better than 79% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 26% of US places
School Quality72.1better than 68% of US places
Violent Crime1819/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Crime2778/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population28,10395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.629th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4578th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)63.9%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.8%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)18.7%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.5%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 80% of US places
Walkability9.6/20better than 84% of US places
Airport Distance41 mibetter than 74% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.5%better than 37% of US places
Amenities Nearby59.07better than 43% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Winchester an affordable place to live?
- Winchester is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 37% 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 1819/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 2778/100k.
- What is the weather like in Winchester?
- Winchester averages 77°F in July and 33°F in January, with 40.7 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Winchester?
- Public-school quality in Winchester is above average, scoring better than 68% 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 Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)