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Winchester, Massachusetts

CDP · Middlesex County

At a glance

23,406
Population
$1,215,200
Median home value (all homes)
301% above U.S. median
$1,575,648
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,279/mo
Median rent
69% above U.S. median
$230,198
Median household income
193% above U.S. median
31.4 min
Average commute
96.2%
Homes with broadband
93.03%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 193 — 93% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing318% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities37% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost17% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates79.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Winchester Economic Development
The Planning Department plays a key role in supporting Winchester's economic vitality by attracting and supporting businesses and strengthening the town's commercial areas, in alignment with the Winchester Master Plan and Economic Development Strategic Plan.
region Montachusett Regional Planning Com
MRPC provides technical planning assistance to 22 member communities in the Montachusett Region of greater north central Massachusetts, offering comprehensive planning, GIS data analysis, grant writing and administration, and transit/transportation planning services.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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