Winchester, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Winchester, Massachusetts Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Winchester, Massachusetts had a total population of 23,406, the 65th largest community in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $230,198, which is 121% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 4.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 121% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Massachusetts.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 4.7% — among the lowest in Massachusetts.
79.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Massachusetts.

Winchester Quick Facts

Population 23,406

Median Household Income $230,198

Median Home Value $1,215,200

Poverty Rate 4.7%

Unemployment Rate 3.8%

Median Age 42.5 years

Homeownership Rate 81.7%

Affordability Ratio 5.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 79.5%

High School Graduation Rate 96.9%

Diversity Index 47/100

Population 23,406 65th of 248

Median Income $230,198 top 10%

Poverty Rate 4.7% 63% lower than national

Median Home Value $1,215,200 top 10%

How Winchester Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	22,862	23,406	+2.4%
Median household income	$218,176	$230,198	+5.5%
Median home value	$1,181,700	$1,215,200	+2.8%

How Winchester Compares

Median Household Income

Winchester

$230,198

$103,960

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Winchester

$1,215,200

$562,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.3%

$25K-$50K 5.5%

$50K-$100K 10.8%

$100K+ 76.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.7%

$10K-$15K

1.2%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

1.1%

$30K-$35K

1.3%

$35K-$40K

1.5%

$40K-$45K

1.6%

$45K-$50K

0.1%

$50K-$60K

2.9%

$60K-$75K

2.9%

$75K-$100K

5.1%

$100K-$125K

6.2%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

9.2%

$200K+

56.6%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

67.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 81.7%

Renter 18.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,279/mo 11.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.6%

18-34

11.1%

35-54

30.6%

55-74

22.1%

75+

8.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Winchester Rankings in Massachusetts

#65 Population of 248

#5 Median Income of 241

#11 Education of 248

#12 Home Value of 242

Explore Massachusetts Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Other Cities in Middlesex County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cambridge	118,796	$130,748	12.8%	$1,092,100
Lowell	118,368	$78,658	16.9%	$429,200
Newton	89,044	$190,304	4.5%	$1,264,900
Somerville	81,036	$132,572	9.8%	$911,300
Framingham	72,399	$107,419	10.4%	$627,300
Malden	65,906	$100,606	11.4%	$633,500
Waltham	64,902	$120,216	9.4%	$748,700
Medford	59,354	$129,540	7.6%	$755,500
Everett	50,045	$85,218	14.7%	$610,000
Arlington	46,350	$150,701	5.4%	$933,800

Cities Similar to Winchester

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Wilmington	23,336	$168,152	$680,500	50.4%	3.8%
Reading	25,612	$165,912	$809,000	66.3%	3.2%
Marblehead	20,413	$182,132	$943,900	78.3%	4.4%
Belmont	27,175	$183,137	$1,159,000	80.9%	3.6%
Milton	28,587	$188,529	$933,200	72.0%	4.7%

Population Overview

Winchester is a small city located in Massachusetts, within Middlesex County. The total population is 23,406. It ranks as the 65th most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winchester is 42.5 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winchester is $230,198. This is 121% higher than the state median of $103,960. It is also 185% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.7%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $1,215,200. Housing costs are 116% higher than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winchester is White (non-Hispanic), making up 70.5% of the population. Asian residents account for 15.6%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (15.6% vs 7.2%).

Education

79.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Winchester in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.9%. Notably, 50.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winchester, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Massachusetts state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Winchester, Massachusetts?

Winchester, Massachusetts has a population of 23,406 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Winchester, MA?

The median household income in Winchester is $230,198, which is 185% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, MA?

The poverty rate in Winchester is 4.7%. This means approximately 1,079 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Winchester, Massachusetts?

Winchester's population is 70.5% White, 3.0% Black, 3.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 15.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Winchester, MA?

The median home value in Winchester is $1,215,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x.

How educated is Winchester, Massachusetts?

79.5% of adults (25+) in Winchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 50.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.