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Winchester, CA
Census-designated place in Riverside County, California.
Population
4,555
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
568
ZIP codes
0
Winchester and its ZIP codes
Winchester at a glance
- Winchester is about 2.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,250, 20% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $493,500 (33% below California) and median rent is $1,658 a month.
Local data for Winchester, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winchester, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,250
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$493,500
Median rent
$1,658/mo
Homeownership
68.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
30.8
Average commute
45.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,508), Irish Americans (285), Scottish Americans (251).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Riverside County. PPP loans are for Winchester.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,100
846,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.21B
FY 2026, $5,877 per person
How people get to work
Winchester, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home17.9%
Average one-way commute: 45.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winchester, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,458
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3,343
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 40°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winchester, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Winchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green AcresCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.4 |
| HomelandCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.3 |
| HemetCity | 3.3 mi | 29.3 |
| RomolandCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.7 |
| San JacintoCity | 6.2 mi | 25.9 |
| East HemetCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 5.2 |
| NuevoCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.8 |
| MenifeeCity | 7.9 mi | 46.5 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.3 |
| French ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 10.9 |
| Valle VistaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| PerrisCity | 10 mi | 31.6 |
| SageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 68.3 |
| Canyon LakeCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| MurrietaCity | 12 mi | 35.4 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winchester, CA in?
- Winchester is in Riverside County, California.
- What is the population of Winchester, CA?
- About 4,555 people live in Winchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winchester?
- Nearby places include Green Acres (1.2 mi), Homeland (3.2 mi), Hemet (3.3 mi), Romoland (6.2 mi), San Jacinto (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023