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Living in Winchester City, Virginia
The region's hub, an independent city with a pedestrian Old Town mall at its core. Shenandoah University and the Winchester Medical Center anchor the east and west sides.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Winchester City is $386,675, with most homes between $305,518 and $535,000.
Commute & how people work
About 14% of Winchester City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 20 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 26% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 41% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 14% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 8% | |
| 45 min or more | 11% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 72% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 7% | |
| Public transit | 1% | |
| Walk or bike | 6% | |
| Work from home | 14% | |
| Other | 1% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Winchester City Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 62% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 175 restaurants & cafes and 47 grocery stores. The town center is very walkable (167 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Winchester City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Aldi, 221 Kernstown Commons Boulevard, Winchester, VA 22602-5335
- Fleur de Lis Cheese Shop, 17 South Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Walmart Supercenter, 2350 South Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601
- Wild Feather Farm, 1163 Airport Road, Winchester, VA 22602
- Winchester Remodeling, 9 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Freight Station Farmers Market, 315 West Boscawen Street, Winchester, VA 22601
Restaurants
- Arby's, 1010 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Burger King, 1513 Martinsburg Pike, Winchester, VA 22603-5416
- Chick-fil-A, 1850 Apple Blossom Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
- Chipotle, 120 Merchant Street, Winchester, VA 22603
- Domino's, 80 Featherbed Lane, Winchester, VA 22601
- DQ Grill & Chill, 2291 Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks, 161, Winchester, VA 22603
- Baskin-Robbins, 1462 North Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
- Firefly Cafe and Bakery, 3035 Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Red Fox Creamery, 146 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Espresso Bar and Cafe, 165 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Bro Bears Drive-Thru Coffee, 1141 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
Bakeries
- Shenandoah Fine Chocolates, 3111 Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Sweet Alondra Bakery & Deli, 107 Weems Lane, Winchester, VA 22601
Bars & breweries
- V2 Raw Bar, 107 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Willie Sutton's Saloon, 100 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Dividing Creek Beer Company, 160 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Piccadilly's Public House and Restaurant, 125 East Piccadilly Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- 50/50 Taphouse
- Blue Fox
Shops & retail
- Big Lots, 1090 Millwood Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
- Ashley HomeStore, 150 Delco Plaza, Winchester, VA 22602
- Bell's, 122 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Best Buy, 1601 East Jubal Early Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
- Dick's Sporting Goods, 1675 South Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601
- Dollar Tree, Winchester, VA 22603-8662
Health & medical
- Allen D McCorkle DDS, 25 South Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Hall and Butterfield Family Dentistry, 1800 Plaza Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
- Winchester Rehabilitation Center, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Apple Valley Animal Hospital, 1027 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602
- Frank J. Varanelli, DDS, PC
- LensCrafters
Pharmacies
- The Wellness Pharmacy, 2228 Papermill Road
- Martin's Pharmacy, 1950 South Pleasant Valley Road
- CVS Pharmacy
- Walmart Pharmacy
- Walgreens, 131 Valley Mill Road, Winchester, VA 22602
Gyms & fitness
- FASST Sports Performance Training, 1117 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- shark pit brazilian jiu jitsu, 210 Fort Collier Road, Winchester, VA 22603
- Tidal Wave Athletics, 1109 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Winchester Boxing & Fitness, 221 Commonwealth Court, Winchester, VA 22602
- Orangetheory Fitness, 2016 South Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601
- Aikens Athletic Center, 1300
Personal care
- Beauty Lab and Laser Center, 812 Amherst Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Ulta Beauty, 2430 South Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601
- Beach Bum Tanning & Airbrush Salon, +1-540-545-8895
- Ani Salon, 814 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Fancy Nails, 701 Fort Collier Road, Winchester, VA 22601
- Noe the barber, 2337 Valor Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
Hotels & lodging
- APM Inn & Suites, 1347 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Comfort Inn & Suites, 195 Kernstown Commons Boulevard, Winchester, VA 22602
- Country Inn & Suites, Winchester, VA, 141 Kernstown Commons Boulevard, Winchester, VA 22602
- Days Inn, 1593 Martinsburg Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Winchester, 250 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
- Hampton, 1204 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
Banks
- Bank of Clarke, 2555 South Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601
- First Citizens Bank, 2147 Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Partners 1st Federal Credit Union, 3`143 Valley Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
- Virginia National Bank, 3119 Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Apple Federal Credit Union
- Bank of Clarke County
Hardware & home
- Colliflower Hose & Fittings Winchester, 324 Independence Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
- Lowe's, 2200 South Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601
- Sherwin-Williams, 814 South Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601-4597
- The Home Depot, 2350 Legge Boulevard, Winchester, VA 22601
- Harbor Freight Tools, 1131 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Solenberger's True Value Hardware, 832 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
Auto services
- Don Beyer Volvo Winchester, 4015 Valley Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
- Goodyear, 162 Getty Lane, Winchester, VA 22603-4835
- Hometown Auto Care, 824 South Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Joe Hudson's Collision Center, 3066 Shawness Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
- Liberty Service Station, 1333 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Malloy Ford, 1911 Valley Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
Churches & faith communities
- Mosaic Church, 134 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Eagle Heights Presbyterian Church, 403 South Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601
- Blue Ridge Grace Brethren Church, 1025 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602
- Winchester 1st Church of the Nazarene, 181 Nazarene Drive, Winchester, VA 22601
- Mount Carmel Baptist Church
- Grace Community Church, 2333 Roosevelt Boulevard, Winchester, VA 22601
Other services
- Alpha Voyages Inc, 158 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
- The UPS Store, 4 Weems Lane, Winchester, VA 22601
- Starr Laundry, 239 Sunnyside Plaza Circle, Winchester, VA 22603
- Nu Look Cleaners, 740 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA
- Omps Funeral Home And Cremation Center, 1260 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
- SuperSuds Laundromat, 730 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA
Gas stations
- Sunoco, +1 540-665-2800
- Murphy USA, 2302 South Pleasant Valley Road, Winchester, VA 22601
- Costco Gasoline
- 76, 3612 Valley Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
- Martin's Gasoline, 400 Gateway Drive, Winchester, VA 22603
- Royal Farms, 920 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
Convenience stores
- 7-Eleven, 1511 Martinsburg Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
- Sheetz, 1503 North Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA 22603
- Bo's Express, 1217 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Bo’s Xpress, 3612 Valley Pike, Winchester, VA 22602
- Handy Mart, 1208 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
- Royal Farms, 920 Berryville Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Winchester City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
- Shenandoah University
Hospitals & health systems
- Ear Nose & Throat Clinic
- MedExpress
- Northwestern Community Services Winchester Clinic
- Valley Health Urgent Care
Manufacturing & factories
- Ashworth Bros
- Berry Global
- Cellofoam
- Cives Steel
- Coral Graphic Services
- Crown Cork & Seal
- DS Smith Packaging
- Extreme Steel
Government & public sector
- FBI Centeral Records Complex
- Frederick County Sanitation Authority
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Major employers & offices
- All Star Tree Care
- Navy Federal Credit Union
- State Farm
- Winchester Printing
Business & industrial parks
- Averitt Express
- Bender Warehouse
- Emmart Oil
- Estes Express Lines
- FedEx
- Ford Distribution
- Frederick County LFGTE Facility
- Geodis
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Winchester City?
The median sale price in Winchester City is $386,675, with most homes between $305,518 and $535,000.
What are property taxes like in Winchester City?
Winchester City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.80 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.80% a year).
How are the schools in Winchester City?
Winchester City Public Schools reports a 93% on-time graduation rate, with 67% passing Math and 62% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Winchester City?
The average commute for Winchester City workers is about 20 minutes, and 67% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Winchester City?
About 14% of Winchester City workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Winchester City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 762 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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