Apartments for rent in Winchester, VA

Winchester is a town in Virginia with a population of slightly more than 27,000. At an average age of just over 38, the city's population is younger than most cities in Virginia. Renters slightly outnumber homeowners in Winchester by a slim 54%-46% margin, driven in part by a relatively affordable average rent that is $265 a month lower than the state average. Over the course of a year, renters in Winchester will save around $3,200 compared to the state average.

Winchester has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (18%) compared to the state average. In addition, 22% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Many Winchester residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, entertainment, and retail. Together, these industries make up 21% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of around $70,000, Winchester workers take home about $19,000 less than the average Virginia resident. The city's average income, however, is just about on par with the national average ($73,345).

Winchester has an average commute time of about 27 minutes. Many residents (40%) drive to work, while public transportation is not used much. Few residents (3%) commute to work on foot, though the number exceeds the national average.