Cost of Living in Winchester, NV

Population 37,774 · Nevada · Data vintage 2023

92
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Winchester cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $287,000, rents near $1,152 a month. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.0% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Winchester is part of the immediate Paradise metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Paradise's $358,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 94
Rent 88

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Winchester

The median home value in Winchester is $287,100 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,152/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $49,190/year is 34% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Nevada charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.5°F and lows of 59.6°F. Overall, Winchester has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$287,100
6% below avg
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
12% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.8x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$961
1 BR
$1,006
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,821
4 BR
$2,217
Owner-occupied 32.0%
Renter-occupied 68.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,152
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,766/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
27.5 min
2% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.6%
Carpooled
11.3%
Public transit
6.5%
Walked
2.4%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
5.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.8%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$49,190
34% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,076
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
45% above avg
Poverty Rate
23.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.6%
Graduate degree 5.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35
Male median age 34.3
Female median age 35.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
59.6°F
Annual Precip
4.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
30° 50° 70° 90° 110° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 59637179899910510395816757
Low °F 414451576676828172604740
Precip" 0.560.800.420.200.070.040.380.320.320.320.300.45
Snow" 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 61 — Moderate
29%
Good air days/yr
197
Max AQI recorded
101
PM2.5 days
247
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Winchester, NV?

Winchester has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.

What is average rent in Winchester, NV?

The median gross rent in Winchester is $1,152 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Winchester?

The median home value in Winchester is $287,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Winchester?

The median household income in Winchester is $49,190 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Winchester, NV?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Winchester is 8.2%. Nevada has no state income tax.

Is Winchester, NV affordable?

Winchester is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Winchester?

Winchester has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 59.6°F. Annual precipitation is 4.2". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Winchester at a Glance

Population
37,774
Median Income
$49,190
Home Value
$287,100
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
Unemployment
7.0%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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