What are the schools like in Winchendon, MA?

Winchendon is served primarily by Winchendon. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Winchendon?

The median household income in Winchendon, MA is $56,042 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Winchendon, MA?

Winchendon has an average high temperature of 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.9 inches.

Winchendon, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Winchendon, MA affordable or expensive?

Winchendon's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winchendon is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $233,200 and the median rent is $959 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Winchendon, MA?

Winchendon has a violent crime rate of 234.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 571.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winchendon, MA a Good Place to Live?

Winchendon is a small town of 4,461 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $56,042 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Winchendon stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Winchendon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winchendon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.9

Winchendon's overall cost of living index is 99.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winchendon costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Winchendon, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$233,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$959	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,042	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winchendon's violent crime rate is 234.3 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

234.3 /100k

Property Crime

571.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Winchendon is served primarily by Winchendon. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winchendon, MA	National Avg
School District	Winchendon	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winchendon sees average highs of 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 50.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winchendon, MA
Average High — January	32.1°F
Average High — July	81.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	50.9"

Demographics

Metric	Winchendon, MA	National Avg
Population	4,461	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	8.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baldwinville, MA 6 mi South Ashburnham, MA 6 mi Gardner, MA 7 mi Jaffrey, NH 9 mi Athol, MA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Winchendon

Winchendon, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01475

Winchendon vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winchendon, MA affordable or expensive?

Winchendon's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Winchendon roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $233,200 and median rent is $959/month.

What is the crime rate in Winchendon, MA?

Winchendon's violent crime rate is 234.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 571.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winchendon?

Public schools in Winchendon are operated by Winchendon. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winchendon, MA a good place to live?

Winchendon, MA has a population of 4,461, a median household income of $56,042, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Winchendon?

Winchendon averages 32.1°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 50.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winchendon?

Winchendon, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01475.

What is the population of Winchendon?

The population of Winchendon, Massachusetts is 4,461 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winchendon?

Key numbers for living in Winchendon: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $233,200, median household income $56,042, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winchendon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.