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Winchester

A town of 4,212 people in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
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Map of Winchester: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land28%9,924 of 35,339 acres
Trails60 mi1.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves92,356 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Winchester

Town in New Hampshire, United States
1753Established
4,150Population
55.5 sq miArea
433 ftElevation

Winchester is a town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,150 at the 2020 census. The primary community in the town, where 1,606 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as the Winchester census-designated place (CDP). The town also includes the village of Ashuelot and part of Pisgah State Park.

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ZIP code03470
Area code603
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Housing in Winchester

$308K▲ 2.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Winchester home is worth about $308,000, up 2.1% in a year, 40% below the New Hampshire typical home.

Only 4 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Winchester

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Winchester's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Winchester 1.9
New Hampshire 1.2
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Winchester 12.1
New Hampshire 8.3
U.S. 15.5
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School Grade D-

The public schools Winchester’s kids attend trail 98% of New Hampshire’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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