What are the schools like in Winchester, NH?

Winchester is served primarily by Winchester School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Winchester?

The median household income in Winchester, NH is $45,298 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Winchester, NH?

Winchester has an average high temperature of 30.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 72.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Winchester, NH affordable or expensive?

Winchester's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winchester is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $163,500 and the median rent is $991 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Winchester, NH?

Winchester has a violent crime rate of 443.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1143.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winchester, NH a Good Place to Live?

Winchester is a small town of 1,369 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $45,298 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Winchester stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Winchester 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: 98.6

Winchester's overall cost of living index is 98.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Winchester costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Winchester, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$163,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$991	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,298	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Winchester's violent crime rate is 443.4 per 100,000 residents — 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

443.4 /100k

Property Crime

1143.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Winchester is served primarily by Winchester School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winchester, NH	National Avg
School District	Winchester School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winchester sees average highs of 30.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 72.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winchester, NH
Average High — January	30.4°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	72.5"

Demographics

Metric	Winchester, NH	National Avg
Population	1,369	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northfield, MA 5 mi Hinsdale, NH 5 mi West Swanzey, NH 7 mi Algiers, VT 10 mi Brattleboro, VT 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Winchester

Winchester, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03470

Winchester vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winchester, NH affordable or expensive?

Winchester's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Winchester roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $163,500 and median rent is $991/month.

What is the crime rate in Winchester, NH?

Winchester's violent crime rate is 443.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1143.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winchester?

Public schools in Winchester are operated by Winchester School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winchester, NH a good place to live?

Winchester, NH has a population of 1,369, a median household income of $45,298, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 Winchester?

Winchester averages 30.4°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 72.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winchester?

Winchester, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03470.

What is the population of Winchester?

The population of Winchester, New Hampshire is 1,369 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winchester?

Key numbers for living in Winchester: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $163,500, median household income $45,298, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winchester side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.