Winchester Bay is a small town of 237 in Oregon, with a median household income of $50,515
and a 50.0% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Winchester Bay's profile is close to national averages across most measures.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Winchester Bay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Winchester Bay city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Winchester Bay metro area.
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Winchester Bay, OR
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,515
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Winchester Bay's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
211.7 /100k
Property Crime
1935.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winchester Bay is served primarily by Reedsport SD 105.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
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Winchester Bay, OR
National Avg
School District
Reedsport SD 105
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Elementary Schools
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Middle Schools
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High Schools
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winchester Bay sees average highs of 53.9°F in January
and 69.6°F in July,
with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Winchester Bay has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $50,515.
Winchester Bay's violent crime rate is 211.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1935.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winchester Bay are operated by Reedsport SD 105.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 5.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winchester Bay, OR has a population of 237, a median household income of $50,515, and an unemployment rate of 50.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Winchester Bay averages 53.9°F in January and 69.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winchester Bay, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97467.
The population of Winchester Bay, Oregon is 237 with a median age of 59.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winchester Bay: median home N/A, median household income $50,515, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winchester Bay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
