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Is Winchester a Good Place to Live? Winchester, Nevada: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Winchester ranks #1285 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #201 of 208 small cities and #19 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high poverty (23.8%, #183 of 208) and low household income ($50,120, #178 of 208).
Winchester by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Winchester's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Winchester: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Winchester safe?
What is the cost of living in Winchester?
Winchester's cost of living index is 100.2, in line with the US level of 100 and #663 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,220/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $302,800.
| Measure | Winchester | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 100.2#663 of 1,308 | 100 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $302,800#537 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,220/mo#458 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 6x#1040 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 29.2%#1236 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Winchester safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Winchester alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Winchester crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Winchester?
The median household in Winchester earns $50,120, 40% below the US figure of $83,163 and 38% below Nevada ($81,134). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winchester | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $50,120#1228 of 1,312 | $81,134 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 23.8%#1212 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Winchester?
The median resident of Winchester is 35.7 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 18.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1200 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 32% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Winchester | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 35.7 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 18.5%#1200 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 32% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Winchester's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Winchester to describe its public schools. 36.1% of adults are obese and 15.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Winchester | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 36.1%#880 of 1,311 | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 15.2%#1173 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 21.2%#1264 of 1,311 | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 24.2%#1260 of 1,311 | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Winchester?
The average commute in Winchester is 26 minutes (Nevada 25.7); 6.2% of workers take transit and 7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Winchester scores 13.4 of 20 (above average walkable), #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 90.8°F and winters 50.4°F, with 4.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Winchester | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 26 min#859 of 1,312 | 25.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 7.1%#843 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 63.8% | 70% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 7% | 11.3% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 13.4#260 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.5 | 40.5 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 62.9 | 44.1 | 0.8 |
| Mar | 71.1 | 50.5 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 56.9 | 0.2 |
| May | 88.5 | 66.1 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.4 | 75.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 104.5 | 82 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 102.8 | 80.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 94.9 | 72.4 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 81.2 | 59.6 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 67.1 | 47.3 | 0.3 |
| Dec | 56.9 | 39.6 | 0.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mccarran International Airport.
| Measure | Winchester | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 70.1°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 90.8°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 50.4°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 4.2 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mccarran International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Winchester?
Clark County's air had a median air quality index of 61, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 26 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Clark County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 73% of US counties.
| Measure | Winchester | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 61#1011 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 26#1005 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.12%#386 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Clark County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Clark County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.02% | 85% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0052% | 78% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.081% | 49% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Winchester compare with similar-size cities?
Winchester is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #201 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 37,081.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, NVPop. 37,081 | #1285 | 39.0 | $50,120 | $1,220/mo | no data | 26 min |
| Kaneohe, HIPop. 37,355 | #284 | 62.4 | $125,613 | $2,269/mo | no data | 27.6 min |
| Greenfield, WIPop. 37,345 | #268 | 62.8 | $70,459 | $1,170/mo | 105 | 22.2 min |
| Leavenworth, KSPop. 37,195 | #820 | 53.0 | $72,987 | $1,229/mo | 455 | 19.6 min |
| South Valley, NMPop. 37,120 | #1229 | 43.7 | $58,224 | $954/mo | no data | 25.6 min |
| Richmond, KYPop. 37,111 | #678 | 55.5 | $50,870 | $917/mo | 243 | 23 min |
| Manchester, CTPop. 36,759 | #531 | 57.6 | $74,267 | $1,384/mo | county/metro | 22.8 min |
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #1279 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 | 19.3 min |
| Benton, ARPop. 36,595 | #594 | 56.8 | $72,876 | $1,072/mo | 445 | 24.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Winchester compare with the rest of Nevada?
Winchester ranks #19 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 39 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 38% below the Nevada median.
| City | Rank in NV | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlin South, NVPop. 31,354 | #1 | 61.3 | $117,035 | $2,509/mo | no data |
| Spanish Springs, NVPop. 17,980 | #2 | 59.3 | $127,658 | $1,963/mo | no data |
| Enterprise, NVPop. 240,464 | #3 | 56.4 | $98,462 | $1,934/mo | no data |
| Henderson, NVPop. 332,141 | #4 | 55.3 | $90,138 | $1,824/mo | 225 |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #5 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 |
| Sparks, NVPop. 110,024 | #6 | 54.3 | $89,056 | $1,716/mo | 365 |
| Mesquite, NVPop. 22,059 | #7 | 54.3 | $75,227 | $1,181/mo | 119 |
| Reno, NVPop. 273,212 | #8 | 52.2 | $80,760 | $1,556/mo | 551 |
| Dayton, NVPop. 15,781 | #9 | 52.0 | $102,819 | $1,521/mo | no data |
| Spring Valley, NVPop. 219,187 | #10 | 50.7 | $74,511 | $1,743/mo | no data |
| Fernley, NVPop. 24,225 | #11 | 50.6 | $89,517 | $1,570/mo | no data |
| North Las Vegas, NVPop. 278,595 | #12 | 49.1 | $79,542 | $1,705/mo | 362 |
| Elko, NVPop. 20,696 | #13 | 48.8 | $79,036 | $1,267/mo | 378 |
| Las Vegas, NVPop. 660,400 | #14 | 47.2 | $73,877 | $1,563/mo | county/metro |
| Paradise, NVPop. 185,913 | #15 | 44.7 | $59,190 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Sun Valley, NVPop. 22,228 | #16 | 44.5 | $77,446 | $1,214/mo | no data |
| Whitney, NVPop. 47,221 | #17 | 43.9 | $67,155 | $1,574/mo | no data |
| Sunrise Manor, NVPop. 200,218 | #18 | 40.0 | $58,421 | $1,397/mo | no data |
| Winchester, NVPop. 37,081 | #19 | 39.0 | $50,120 | $1,220/mo | no data |
| Pahrump, NVPop. 47,347 | #20 | 38.9 | $62,109 | $1,304/mo | no data |
All 20 Nevada cities we track, by overall score. Nevada statewide: median income $81,134, violent crime 379.2 per 100,000.
How is Winchester's score calculated?
Winchester scores 39 out of 100, #1285 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Nevada's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Winchester. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
13.1 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Winchester. Similar-size median 52.2.
35.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Winchester's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
70.1 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Winchester. Similar-size median 46.7.
18.1 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Winchester. Similar-size median 47.3.
49.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Winchester's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
65.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
45.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Winchester alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Winchester.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Winchester.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Winchester's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Winchester has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Winchester
Is Winchester, NV a good place to live?
Winchester ranks #1285 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #201 of 208 small cities and #19 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on high poverty (23.8%, #183 of 208) and low household income ($50,120, #178 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Winchester?
Winchester's cost of living index is 100.2, in line with the US level of 100 and #663 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,220/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $302,800.
Is Winchester safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Winchester alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Winchester crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Winchester?
The median household in Winchester earns $50,120, 40% below the US figure of $83,163 and 38% below Nevada ($81,134). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Winchester?
Median rent in Winchester is $1,220/mo (Census), #458 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 29.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Winchester?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Winchester is $302,800, #537 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Winchester?
We have too few school records for Winchester to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Winchester?
The average commute is 26 minutes, #859 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.7 minutes across Nevada. 7.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Winchester?
Winchester averages 70.1°F over the year, 90.8°F in summer and 50.4°F in winter, with 4.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Winchester walkable?
Winchester scores 13.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Winchester at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Clark County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 73% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Winchester?
Clark County's air had a median air quality index of 61, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 26 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Winchester?
Winchester has 37,081 residents. The median resident of Winchester is 35.7 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 18.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1200 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 32% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Winchester compare with the rest of Nevada?
Winchester ranks #19 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 39 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 38% below the Nevada median.
What cities are similar in size to Winchester?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Winchester's population of 37,081 are Kaneohe, HI (#284 overall), Greenfield, WI (#268 overall), Leavenworth, KS (#820 overall), South Valley, NM (#1229 overall), and Richmond, KY (#678 overall). Winchester is #1285.