What is the median household income in Winchester, OH?
The median household income in Winchester, OH is $40,625 (±$11,533) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $555 a month would take about $22,200 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Winchester, the median household income went from $43,472 in 2015–2019 to $40,625 in 2020–2024 (−6.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $40,625 (±$11,533)
- Median renter income
- $21,875 (±$6,000)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $22,200
Income in Winchester against Adams County, its state and the nation
| Winchester | Adams County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,625 (±$11,533) | $50,264 (±$4,725) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $21,875 (±$6,000) | $24,149 (±$3,873) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $52,321 (±$14,904) | $61,512 (±$6,981) | $90,122 (±$343) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $555 (±$174) | $732 (±$37) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Winchester, median household income is not measurably different from Adams County ($50,264).
It is also lower than in Ohio ($71,389).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Adams County, Winchester ranks 12 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 2252 of 2,325.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Winchester
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $555 a month ($6,660 a year) needs an income of about $22,200 a year.
The median renting household in Winchester earns $21,875 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,472 (±$15,181) | $40,625 (±$11,533) | −6.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $503 (±$204) | $555 (±$174) | +10.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $110,700 (±$35,784) | $130,900 (±$19,898) | +18.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Winchester
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | — | $40,625 (±$11,533) | — |
| Winchester Township | 1.8 mi | $58,750 (±$14,548) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Brown County) | 4.4 mi | $81,992 (±$15,919) | Higher |
| Wayne Township (Adams County) | 4.6 mi | $71,615 (±$9,601) | Higher |
| Seaman | 4.7 mi | $46,705 (±$4,746) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Township (Brown County) | 4.8 mi | $90,365 (±$22,134) | Higher |
| Scott Township (Adams County) | 5.8 mi | $52,500 (±$13,756) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Waynoka | 6.8 mi | $82,434 (±$18,640) | Higher |
| Concord Township (Highland County) | 8.1 mi | $45,066 (±$20,030) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jackson Township (Brown County), OH ($81,992), Wayne Township (Adams County), OH ($71,615), Eagle Township (Brown County), OH ($90,365).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Meigs Township (Adams County) | $59,792 (±$8,279) |
| 7 | Winchester Township | $58,750 (±$14,548) |
| 8 | Sprigg Township | $58,051 (±$13,855) |
| 9 | Bratton Township | $53,043 (±$17,002) |
| 10 | Scott Township (Adams County) | $52,500 (±$13,756) |
| 11 | Seaman | $46,705 (±$4,746) |
| 12 | Winchester | $40,625 (±$11,533) |
| 13 | Green Township (Adams County) | $39,732 (±$22,484) |
| 14 | Tiffin Township (Adams County) | $38,069 (±$5,811) |
| 15 | Monroe Township (Adams County) | $30,278 (±$20,811) |
| 16 (tie) | Manchester | $29,344 (±$6,574) |
| 16 (tie) | Manchester Township (Adams County) | $29,344 (±$6,574) |
| 18 | West Union | $29,056 (±$6,951) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Winchester
What is the median household income in Winchester?
The median household income in Winchester is $40,625 (±$11,533) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Winchester?
About $22,200 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $555 a month.
Have incomes in Winchester kept up with inflation?
In Winchester, the median household income went from $43,472 in 2015–2019 to $40,625 in 2020–2024 (−6.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Winchester?
The median renting household in Winchester, OH earns $21,875 (±$6,000) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winchester village, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winchester village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winchester village, Ohio
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Winchester village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Winchester village, Ohio
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Winchester village, Ohio
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Winchester village, Ohio (place:85876, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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