# Winchester — Boston metro family neighborhood fact pack

Source: https://familyhomefinder.com/places/boston/winchester
Last updated: 2026-03-12

## Headline
Rank #1 pick in our family home-search sample report for this metro.

## Schools (NCES Common Core, NCES CCD 2022-23)
- Ambrose Elementary (Elementary, grades K-5, 345 students) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/boston/ambrose-elementary-2164
- Lincoln Elementary (Elementary, grades K-5, 328 students) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/boston/lincoln-elementary-2165
- Lynch Elementary (Elementary, grades PK-5, 473 students) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/boston/lynch-elementary-2166
- McCall Middle (Middle, grades 6-8, 1,037 students) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/boston/mccall-middle-2167
- Muraco Elementary (Elementary, grades K-5, 326 students) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/boston/muraco-elementary-2168
- Vinson-Owen Elementary (Elementary, grades PK-5, 441 students) — https://familyhomefinder.com/schools/boston/vinson-owen-elementary-2172

## Climate (NOAA 1991-2020 normals at BEDFORD HANSCOM FLD, 7 mi)
- Annual mean: 50.5°F (low 40°F / high 61°F)
- Precipitation: 42.6 in/yr

## Seismic (USGS NSHM)
- 2%-in-50yr PGA: 0.17g — Moderate band (NSHM E2014B)

## Flood (FEMA NFHL)
- Zone: X (AREA OF MINIMAL FLOOD HAZARD)

## Air quality (EPA AirNow at Boston Metro, 2026-05-02)
- AQI 49 (Good), driven by PM2.5

## Census ACS (ACS 5-year 2023)
- Median household income: $218,176
- Median home value: $1,181,700
- Family-with-kids share: 75%
- Population (ZCTA): 22,862

## Sold comps (top 3 by recency)
- $1,335,000 · 4/3 · 2,854 sqft · 2026-02-04 · 112 Wendell St (https://www.zillow.com/homes/112+Wendell+St%2C+Winchester%2C+MA_rb/)
- $1,375,000 · 4/3 · 2,652 sqft · 2026-01-23 · 32 Oak St (https://www.zillow.com/homes/32+Oak+St%2C+Winchester%2C+MA_rb/)
- $1,191,000 · 4/3 · 2,126 sqft · 2026-01-13 · 189 High St (https://www.zillow.com/homes/189+High+St%2C+Winchester%2C+MA_rb/)

## Verdict
Best overall fit: schools, commute, and budget all align without forcing trade-offs.

Pros: All three of Winchester’s school stages rate 8-9 GS / A+ Niche — true K-12 strength; MEDIUM pressure-cooker culture, not Lexington-intense — matches your stated tolerance; Wife’s MGH commute is well under 30 min via I-93.
Cons: 5-bath SFH is rare below $1.9M (your wishlist 5-bath spec is unrealistic anywhere at $1.5M); Inventory is tight — homes go fast, often with 4-6 offers; North-of-Boston reputation may feel less 'central’ than Cambridge living.

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