Winchester city
Virginia
28K
Population
$62K
Median Income
$355K
Median Home
D+12
Politics
Economy
Housing
Annual tax on median home: $2,391
Market Activity
Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly
Quality of Life
National avg ~78.5 years
Climate & Air Quality
Safety & Education
This county has a near-average violent crime rate. Violent crime rate: 3.8 per 1,000 residents (national avg ~4.0).
Education attainment: 30% of residents with a high school diploma also hold a 4-year degree.
Reading +2.93 (Z-score vs national avg)
National avg ~21/100K
Internet & Remote Work
264 Mbps download · 83 Mbps upload
ACS workers who primarily work from home
Politics
D+12
2024 Presidential · Virginia was D+3 statewide
vs Virginia State
Population & Migration
Net Domestic Migration 2023
↓ -310
More people leaving than arriving
IRS Wealth Migration
Lower-income migration pattern (IRS: 0.75x avg income)
Economic Mobility
40%
chance a low-income child reaches the middle class
Source: Opportunity Insights
Real Estate
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Median home value: $355K
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Local News — Winchester city
The Weather Channel · Oct 1, 2025
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Patch · Mar 3, 2023
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Winchester Latest Headlines: VA Governor Signs Police Identification Bill, Vetoes ICE Arrest Restric…
The Winchester Star · 13 hours ago
Weekend happenings
... • From Thursday, May 21, to Monday, May 25, a patriotic display of 800 American flags will be in…
The Winchester Star · 13 hours ago
Community bulletinboard
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The Winchester Star · 1 day ago
Prosecutor: Daughter hid mother's death to collect benefits
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The Winchester Star · 19 hours ago
High gas prices are making locals rethink Memorial Day trips
With Memorial Day fast approaching, and current gas prices in the Winchester area within 40 cents of…
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Data: Census ACS, BLS, Zillow, USDA Natural Amenities, OpenElections 2024, CMS, NCES. Vintage 2022–2025. News via Google News.