Cost of living in the Winchester Metro Area
3 counties across VA and WV. Population: 144,676.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Winchester Metro Area
Average rent across the Winchester metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Winchester Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Winchester Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Winchester Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Winchester Metro Area
The Winchester metro area includes 3 counties across VA and WV. Sorted by population.
- Frederick County VA$3,523/moPop93,355 Rent$1,253/mo Income$95,603/yrFrederick County VA 93,355 $1,253/mo $95,603/yr $3,523/mo
- Winchester city VA$3,267/moPop27,981 Rent$1,253/mo Income$64,648/yrWinchester city VA 27,981 $1,253/mo $64,648/yr $3,267/mo
- Hampshire County WV$3,145/moPop23,340 Rent$1,253/mo Income$60,299/yrHampshire County WV 23,340 $1,253/mo $60,299/yr $3,145/mo
Compare counties in the Winchester Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Winchester Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Winchester Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Winchester metro area is approximately $3,413 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Winchester Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Winchester metro area is $1,253 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Winchester Metro Area?
Hampshire County, WV is the most affordable county in the Winchester metro area at approximately $3,145 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Winchester Metro Area?
Frederick County, VA is the most expensive county in the Winchester metro area at approximately $3,523 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Winchester Metro Area?
The Winchester metro area covers 3 counties across VA and WV. The five largest by population are Frederick County, Winchester city, Hampshire County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.