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Winchester, IN


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Winchester, Indiana

Winchester, Indiana, in Randolph county, is 21 miles E of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 68 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city contains a population of approximately 5,037.

The People and Families of Winchester

In Winchester, about 53% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Winchester, which is home to many people who live alone.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winchester had a median family income of $37,607.

Winchester Housing

Winchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Rents in Winchester tend toward the low side for Indiana.

Commuting

In Winchester, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

Winchester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Winchester Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Winchester Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Winchester Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 17%Winchester Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Winchester, IN

Comparing Winchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population89
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men33
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income32
College Educated Adults15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime55

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