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Winchester, VA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Winchester.

Population: 79,203 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Winchester, VA is $400,903 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $422,633 after a median 54 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,875/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$400,903

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$400,903
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+22.8%
10-year appreciation
+74.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$401,593
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$422,633
Median list price
$410,608
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
-0.8%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
294
For-sale inventory
314
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
387
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
47 days
New listings (monthly)
109

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,875/mo
1-year rent change
+2.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,505/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,895/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,516/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
5
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Frederick County Public Schools, Winchester City Public Schools, Northwestern Regional Education Program
Schools include
James Wood Middle, Daniel Morgan Middle, Frederick Douglass Elementary, Garland R. Quarles Elementary, John Handley High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
61
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Avtex Fibers, Inc. (15.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
64.7°F
Average low
43.3°F
Annual precipitation
39.3 in
Annual snowfall
22.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
95
Highest AQI recorded (year)
85

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,881
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,020

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (9 mi)
National parks include
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Antietam National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Winchester Regional Airport (WGO) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
11
Hospitals include
WINCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER, MERITUS MEDICAL CENTER, BROOK LANE HEALTH SERVICES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-130 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
26.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,028
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
67.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,520
Average weekly wage
$1,205
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WinchesterState medianUS median
Typical home value$400,903$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$422,633$380,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,875/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,028$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Winchester, VA?
$400,903.
What is the median sale price in Winchester, VA?
$422,633.
How long do homes take to sell in Winchester, VA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Winchester, VA?
Typical rent: $1,875/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Winchester, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Winchester, VA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 61 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Winchester, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Winchester, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Winchester, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Winchester, VA?
22 schools (12 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Winchester, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Winchester, VA?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Winchester, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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