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Winchester, Virginia

Introduction to Winchester, Virginia

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.

Winchester History

Winchester had its earliest settlers around 1729. They consisted primarily of Quakers, Scots-Irish homesteaders, and Germans. Jost Hite is believed to be the first German settler who arrived in this area in 1732. He brought along ten more families including a few Scots-Irish. These settlements became known as Frederick Town in 1738. The area received the city charter from the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1750 and was renamed Winchester.

Winchester and nearby Attractions

  • War Memorial Building
  • Town Run
  • Kernstown Battlefield
  • Winchester Historic District
  • Winchester Recreation Park
  • Glen Burnie Museum

Things To Do In Winchester

There are several points of historical interests in Winchester where visitors can learn interesting facts about local and national history. There are several parks in the city which are well equipped and provide a wide range of facilities. The city's Parks and Recreation Department organizes entertainment programs, sports tournaments, and athletic events throughout the year.

Winchester Transportation

Washington Dulles International Airport is the nearest airport.

Winchester Higher Education

The local institution providing higher education is Shenandoah University. Others in the neighborhood include Lord Fairfax Community College and Shepherd College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 16%Winchester Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Winchester Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Winchester, VA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men68
Senior Citizens64
Female Share of the Population53
Age of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size25
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime21

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