Winchester, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

27,897

Unemployment

3.2%

Poverty

16.3%

Median Home

$244,900

Median Income

$58,818

Median Rent

$1,054

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Winchester SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Winchester, VA Crime Report

737
Total Crimes

2,613.4
Total Crimes / 100k People

5.52%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Winchester / 100k People	Virginia / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	737	2,613.4	1,850.7	2,476.7

Violent Crime	80	283.7	208.0	366.7
Murder	1	3.5	5.0	5.0
Robbery	6	21.3	41.3	81.6
Aggravated Assault	34	120.6	128.7	250.2
Property Crime	657	2,329.7	1,642.7	2,109.9
Burglary	76	269.5	162.8	340.5
Larceny	559	1,982.2	1,359.5	1,549.5
Car Theft	22	78.0	120.3	219.9

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Winchester, VA Cost Of Living

103
Winchester's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Winchester	Virginia	National Average
Overall	103	107	100

Services	102	99	100
Groceries	95	96	100
Health	101	97	100
Housing	112	130	100
Transportation	88	90	100
Utilities	102	100	100

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Winchester, VA Photos

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Rankings for Winchester in Virginia

Ranks #15 in Richest Cities In Virginia

Ranks #21 in Worst Cities In Virginia For 2017

Ranks #22 in Most Dangerous Cities In Virginia

Map Of Winchester, VA

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Population over time in Winchester

Year	Population	% Change
2019	27,897	0.4%
2018	27,789	1.0%
2017	27,516	0.6%
2016	27,349	0.7%
2015	27,168	0.5%
2014	27,031	1.7%
2013	26,587	1.0%
2012	26,330	0.8%
2011	26,117	0.6%
2010	25,953	-

Race / Ethnicity in Winchester

White

66.0% (18,421)

African American

10.0% (2,793)

American Indian

0.2% (51)

Asian

2.1% (574)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (13)

Two Or More

3.9% (1,087)

Hispanic

17.8% (4,958)

Race	Winchester	VA	USA
White	66.0%	61.8%	60.7%
African American	10.0%	18.8%	12.3%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.7%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.3%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.9%	3.1%	2.4%
Hispanic	17.8%	9.4%	18.0%

Gender in Winchester

Female

50.9% (14,202)

Male

49.1% (13,694)

Gender	Winchester	VA	USA
Female	50.9%	50.8%	50.8%
Male	49.1%	49.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Winchester for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

6.0% (1,673)

9-12th Grade

8.0% (2,231)

High School / GED

25.0% (6,974)

Some College

18.0% (5,021)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (1,952)

Bachelor's Degree

20.0% (5,579)

Master's Degree

11.0% (3,068)

Professional Degree

3.0% (836)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (557)

Education	Winchester	VA	USA
< 9th Grade	6.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	8.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	25.0%	24.0%	27.0%
Some College	18.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	20.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	11.0%	12.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Winchester, Virginia

Less than $10,000

3.6% (100,790)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.5% (126,055)

$15,000 to $24,999

8.5% (236,685)

$25,000 to $34,999

10.6% (295,192)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.2% (451,564)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.1% (561,131)

$75,000 to $99,999

12.4% (344,656)

$100,000 to $149,999

11.7% (325,509)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.6% (157,169)

$200,000 or more

6.8% (190,944)

Income	Winchester	VA	USA
Less than $10,000	3.6%	5.1%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.5%	3.4%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	8.5%	7.2%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	10.6%	7.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.2%	11.0%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.1%	16.4%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.4%	13.0%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	11.7%	17.0%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.6%	8.7%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	6.8%	10.9%	7.7%