Very AffordableVery SafeEastern Local School District
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Winchester is a small town of 1,242 in Ohio, with a median household income of $43,036
and a 10.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Winchester stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, 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: 86.5
Winchester's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Winchester costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Winchester, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$560
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,036
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Winchester's violent crime rate is 25.3 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
25.3 /100k
Property Crime
231.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winchester is served primarily by Eastern Local School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Winchester, OH
National Avg
School District
Eastern Local School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winchester sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 85.8°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Winchester's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Winchester roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,100 and median rent is $560/month.
Winchester's violent crime rate is 25.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 231.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winchester are operated by Eastern Local School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winchester, OH has a population of 1,242, a median household income of $43,036, and an unemployment rate of 10.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Winchester averages 39.5°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 17.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winchester, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45697.
The population of Winchester, Ohio is 1,242 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winchester: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $117,100, median household income $43,036, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
