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Area data

Winchester, VA — ZIP 22601

Population: 29,230 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$357,225
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.6%
10-year appreciation
+78.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$358,324
House Price Index
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$490,000
Median list price
$499,990
Median days on market
47 days
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
1-year forecast
+1.2%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
37

Rents

Typical rent
$1,723/mo
1-year rent change
+4.5%
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.8 in

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
15
Nearest national park
Cedar Creek & Belle Grove National Historical Park (13 mi)
Nearest airport
Winchester Regional Airport (WGO) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-130 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$2,544
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,322
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

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

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents