Winchester Metro Area, VA-WV
Living in the Winchester Metro Area
Bikeability12
Walkability27
Commute27
Public Transit14
Affordability60
Public Safety85
Airports48
Hospitals83
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
138kPopulation+12k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black5%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$67kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$232kMedian Home Value+$3.5k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$857Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity50%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas6%
Utility gas25%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Winchester Metro Area
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in the Winchester Metro Area
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 11 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Winchester Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Winchester Metro Area, VA-WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Winchester Metro Area, VA-WV
Slanesville Christian School
7 miles, N
Timber Ridge School
11 miles, NE
Sacred Heart Academy
16 miles, E
Mountain View Christian Academy
18 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Winchester Metro Area, VA-WV
Shenandoah University
18 miles, SE
Catholic Distance University
33 miles, E
American Public University System
33 miles, E
Frostburg State University
36 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Winchester Metro Area, VA-WV
Hampshire Memorial Hospital
13 miles, W
Winchester Medical Center
16 miles, E
Shenandoah Memorial Hospital
28 miles, S
Warren Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Winchester Metro Area, VA-WV
Washington Dulles International Airport
59 miles, E
Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport
73 miles, S
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport
78 miles, S