Winchester, Kentucky

Small Kentucky city with local appeal

Southeast Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75.2

C

out of 100

Overview

Winchester is a Kentucky city with a population of approximately 19,254, part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $254,877. Median household income is $50,982.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,254 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $254,877 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $50,982 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.9 minutes
  • Part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,254

Source: Census ACS

$254,877

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$50,982

Source: Census ACS

24.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Clark County (county-level results)

32%
67%
Democrat 5,639
Republican 11,950
Leans R+35.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 80.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 55.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 58.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75.2

Location

Winchester, KY (37.9872, -84.1789)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.