The Town FilesWinchester city, Virginia
27,913 people. The median home is worth $343,000 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $63,974.
Towns in Winchester city
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 28,120 | $343,000 | $63,974 | 36.8 |
People and housing
| Winchester city | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,000 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,315 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $63,974 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 36.8 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.5% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
24,937 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,266 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 485 storm events in Winchester city from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Winchester city has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3359: Hurricane Sandy |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).