Winchester, Massachusetts Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Winchester, Massachusetts is 22,862 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 67th-largest city in Massachusetts. The median household income is $218,176, the median home value is $1,181,700, and the median age is 43.0.
22,862
Population
3790
People / sq mi
$218,176
Median Income
$1,181,700
Median Home Value
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Winchester covers 6.0 sq mi of land at 3790 people per square mile.
About Winchester, MA
What sets Winchester apart is money: median household income runs $218,176, above the US median of $78,538. Winchester is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 22,862.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $218,176, putting Winchester near the top of US cities. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.1%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $1,181,700, with typical rent around $2,271.
Winchester is among the best-educated US cities: 78.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 31.6% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.
Taken together, the income and housing figures place Winchester firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US cities — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.4% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$218,176
Median Household Income
$104,586
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$1,181,700
Median Home Value
$2,271
Median Rent
83.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.3%
High School+
78.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
7.1%
Drive Alone
52.3%
Public Transit
31.6%
Work From Home
30.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.7%
Foreign Born
73.1%
Non-English at Home
4.2%
Veterans
6.7%
With Disability
98.4%
Health Insurance
96.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 27.9% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Information | 9.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 3.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.5% |
| Construction | 2.5% |
| Public Administration | 1.9% |
| Retail Trade | 1.8% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Winchester, Massachusetts has a population of 22,862 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 67th-largest city in Massachusetts.
The median household income in Winchester, Massachusetts is $218,176, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Winchester, Massachusetts is $1,181,700, with median monthly rent at $2,271 and a homeownership rate of 83.4%.
The median age in Winchester, Massachusetts is 43.0 years. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.
Winchester Cdp, MA Climate
Winchester Cdp, MA has an average annual temperature of 9.8°C (50°F) and receives about 1134 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.8°C
Avg Temp
1134
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3° / 26° | 103 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 86 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 101 mm |
| April | 8° / 47° | 96 mm |
| May | 14° / 58° | 88 mm |
| June | 19° / 67° | 87 mm |
| July | 23° / 73° | 84 mm |
| August | 22° / 71° | 89 mm |
| September | 17° / 63° | 93 mm |
| October | 11° / 52° | 100 mm |
| November | 6° / 43° | 106 mm |
| December | 0° / 32° | 101 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Winchester Cdp, MA
The most comfortable months to visit Winchester Cdp, MA are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.