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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Winchester

Winchester, KY has 7 affordable and income-based rental properties totaling 363 units. Of the 6 properties with inspection scores on record, 5 earned an excellent rating, signaling well-maintained housing stock across the city. None of the mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, adding another layer of stability for renters here.

7
Properties
363
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$916/mo

Affordability in Winchester, KY

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Winchester is $916 per month, and the median household income is $54,378 per year. About 40% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community with real demand for affordable options.

Winchester has 6 income-restricted properties offering 328 total units across HUD-assisted and tax-credit programs, providing alternatives for renters whose budgets fall below market-rate thresholds.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
166 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Winchester Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 166 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Winchester have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to property-level flood data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 74 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Winchester

According to Walk Score, the area around Winchester's assisted properties scores 74 out of 100 (Very Walkable), meaning most errands can be accomplished on foot. The area also earns a Bike Score of 49, indicating some biking infrastructure is available.

No Transit Score is available for this area. Residents who rely on a car or ride-share for longer trips or destinations outside walkable range should factor that into their planning.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
11 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 11 public schools across 2 districts serve Winchester, including 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$54,378 median income

Cost of Living in Winchester, KY

The median household income in Winchester is $54,378 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. About 40% of residents rent their homes, and the median gross rent is $916 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Winchester can offer rents well below that market rate, making the 6 affordable properties and 328 units tracked on Lease Lantern a meaningful option for cost-conscious renters.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Winchester were mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(6 of 7 scored)
90+ (5)70–89 (1)No score (1)

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About Affordable Housing in Winchester, KY

Winchester is a small Kentucky city in Clark County, home to 6 HUD-assisted or income-based rental properties totaling 328 units. Of the 6 properties with inspection scores on record, 5 earned an excellent rating and 1 earned a good rating, with an average score of 94 out of 100 -- a strong result across the board.

None of the 6 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

Renting in Winchester

The median gross rent in Winchester is $916 per month and the median household income is $54,378 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). About 40 percent of households in Winchester are renters, per the same source.

Getting Around

Winchester scores 74 (Very Walkable) and 49 for bikeability, according to Walk Score.

Schools

Winchester is served by 2 school districts operating 11 public schools -- including 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

Winchester recorded a violent crime rate of 226 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer (reported by Winchester Police Department).

Eligibility & how to apply

Kentucky income limits (2026)Kentucky public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Kentucky

Helpful guides

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