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Winchester, NH
Census-designated place in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
Population
1,306
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
439
ZIP codes
0
Winchester and its ZIP codes
Winchester at a glance
- Winchester is about 2.8 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,250 a year, 18% less than the New Hampshire figure of $99,031.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,800 (46% below New Hampshire) and median rent is $1,150 a month.
Local data for Winchester, NH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winchester, NH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,250
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$217,800
Median rent
$1,150/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (121), Italian Americans (112), Greek Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cheshire County. PPP loans are for Winchester.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,607
30,753 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$605M
FY 2026, $7,909 per person
How people get to work
Winchester, NH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled15.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winchester, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
730
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
227
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 10°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winchester, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Crime in Winchester
Winchester Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 187
- per 100,000 people · 157% of the NH rate
- Property crime
- 1,261
- per 100,000 people · 152% of the NH rate
Cities near Winchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HinsdaleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Northfield, MACensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.5 |
| West SwanzeyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Algiers, VTCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Brattleboro, VTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| TroyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| West Brattleboro, VTCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| MarlboroughCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| KeeneCity | 13 mi | 37.1 |
| Orange, MACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6 |
| Millers Falls, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Athol, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| Turners Falls, MACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| West Dummerston, VTCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Putney, VTCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Greenfield, MACity | 16 mi | 21.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winchester, NH in?
- Winchester is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire.
- What is the population of Winchester, NH?
- About 1,306 people live in Winchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winchester?
- Nearby places include Hinsdale (5.1 mi), Northfield, MA (5.5 mi), West Swanzey (7.1 mi), Algiers, VT (10 mi), Brattleboro, VT (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023