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Winchester, Virginia is 43 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 64 miles W of Washington, District of Columbia. The city contains a population of approximately 23,585.
In Winchester, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Winchester, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.
Approximately 18% of Winchester is non-white. Winchester offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Winchester had a median family income of $44,675.
Political donors in Winchester favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $32,635. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Winchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 46% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Winchester, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Winchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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