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Winchester, MA


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Winchester, Massachusetts

Introduction to Winchester, Massachusetts

Winchester, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles NW of Medford, Massachusetts and 7 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Boston metropolitan area. Winchester contains a population of approximately 20,810.

Winchester History

This area was originally settled in 1640. Initially it was known as Waterfield because of the presence of several ponds in the area. It was incorporated as a town and named Winchester in April of 1850. The name was chosen to honor Colonel William P. Winchester who donated a significant sum of money for the construction of Winchester’s town hall.

Winchester and nearby Attractions

  • Mystic Lakes
  • Winchester Trails
  • Middlesex Fells Reservation
  • Winchester Country Club

Things To Do In Winchester

The town has several playing fields which have softball, tennis, baseball, soccer and basketball facilities. Children also have special playing areas. Moreover there are lakes where one can go fishing, swimming, picnicking and ice skating. The Winchester trails are excellent for hiking, horse riding, cycling, cross-country skiing and jogging.

Winchester Transportation

Boston Logan International Airport is a short drive away.

Winchester Higher Education

Tufts University is nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWinchester College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyWinchester Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWinchester Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWinchester Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyWinchester People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Winchester Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Winchester Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Winchester Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Winchester Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Winchester, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens89
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home108
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime98

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