Area featured in article, "2011 Best Places: The Good Life For Less"
AARP The Magazine toured the nation to find the top 10 retirement destinations that offer a fabulous lifestyle without outrageous costs. To determine the list, AARP The Magazine examined financial data on more than 350 cities across the country including the median housing price, cost of living, tax rates on pensions and Social Security, recreation, climate, and health resources. In addition to Winchester, some of the other cities on the list included: Ithaca, NY, Gainesville, GA, Portland, ME, and Tulsa, OK.
The magazine describes Winchester as "a peaceful hamlet near the nation's capital" and highlights the area's Civil War history, rural location with apple and peach orchards, and shady brick historic district.
How far your money goes in Winchester: • State tax on pensions: Partial • State tax on Social Security: No • Sales tax: 5% • Property tax rate: $0.86 per $100.00 • Best way to spend $10: Shenandoah Conservatory has exceptional music, theater, and dance programs (tickets range from $5 to $25) • Can’t put a price tag on: Proximity to Skyline Drive, a 105-mile scenic highway through awe-inspiring Shenandoah National Park.
