Winchester, Virginia Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Winchester, VA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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B
Education Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Winchester | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,770 | 8,702,460 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3014.0 | 203.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.29% | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 11,437 | 3,364,625 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Winchester grew by 7.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 27,770 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Winchester is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.6% of residents. That is 2.2 points above Virginia as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,549 23.6% +2.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,693 20.5% -1.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,445 19.6% -0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,435 16.0% -0.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Virginia, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.7% of the people living in Winchester and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% Virginia 50.6%
- Men 49.3% Virginia 49.4%
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Economy
Winchester has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Winchester | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,631 | $93,527 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.14% | 4.33% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Winchester is about 31% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Winchester | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $379,058 | $256,082 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,315 | $1,579 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 43.6% | 67.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Winchester is about 24.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,315 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Winchester spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 131 hours, about 5.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Winchester | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.7 | 23.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 31.4 | 46.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 131 | 193 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,054 | $5,986 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 18.3% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 13,295 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,241 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Winchester is 16 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Winchester has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Winchester | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.52 | 2.53 |
Health
Winchester has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Winchester | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.5% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Winchester, Virginia.
How big is Winchester, Virginia by population?
About 27,770 people live in Winchester, Virginia, in 11,437 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 35.4, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
How densely populated is Winchester, Virginia?
Averaged over its land area, Winchester, Virginia has 3,014 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 35 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Winchester, Virginia?
The median home costs 5.9 times the median household income ($379,058 against $64,631), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,315 a month takes about 24% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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