Winchester, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Winchester, VA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Winchester, VA in its market cycle?
Winchester, VA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Winchester, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $358K | ▼ -3.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▲ +7% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▲ +56% |
| Homes for Sale | 93 | ▲ +6.9% |
| Homes Sold | 24 | ▼ -31.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $229 | ▲ +6.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% | ▼ -1.4% |
How has Winchester, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Winchester, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Winchester, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Winchester, VA?
The median sale price in Winchester, VA is $358K, having fallen 3.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Winchester, VA?
Winchester, VA scores 7 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Winchester, VA's Alpha Score?
Winchester, VA's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (51/100) and its weakest is Affordability (7/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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