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Winchester
  • Town in Connecticut

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade C
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade unavailable
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

Winchester is a town in Connecticut with a population of 10,335. Winchester is in Litchfield County. Living in Winchester offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Winchester and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Winchester are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$197,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,031
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    40%
  • Own
    60%
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Winchester Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    9.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    9.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    9.5
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    47.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    620.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    85.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    5%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    19%
  • 65+ years
    26%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

Working in Winchester

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$65,537
National
$69,021

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