NAICS 51

Information in Winchester, VA

Metro Market Score 47.6 (Moderate), ranked #175 of 294 metros. 45 establishments, 380 jobs.

Metro Market Assessment

Metro Market Score 47.6
Favorable 0-35
Moderate 35-48
Challenging 48-60
Difficult 60+
Moderate

Lower is better. Relative to national information average.

Information employment in Winchester contracted year-over-year, placing the growth trend in the lower half at 4.8. Declining job counts can indicate consolidation, population shifts, or reduced local demand. Due diligence on the local economy is especially important here.

Industry Concentration
21.1
LQ: 0.30
Rank #62 of 294 metros
Wage Competitiveness
26.2
$65,241 avg wage
Growth Trend
4.8
Employment growth index
Rank #281 of 294 metros
Wage Pressure
35.9
YoY wage change index

45 Information Firms in Winchester

45
Establishments
+9.8% YoY
380
Total Employment
-17.2% YoY
$65,241
Average Annual Wage
+20.7% YoY
0.30
Location Quotient
Below national avg

Winchester vs Virginia Statewide

How this metro's information market compares to Virginia overall. The state ranks #9/51 for entry risk.

Measure Winchester VA Statewide
Overall Score 47.6 Moderate 36.2 Moderate
Score Type Metro Market Score Entry Risk Score
Rank #175 of 294 metros #9 of 51 states

Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.

Other Industries in Winchester

Information in Other Virginia Metros

About Metro Market Score: A weighted composite of industry concentration (25%), wage competitiveness (25%), wage pressure (20%), and employment growth trend (30%). Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. For Winchester's information sector, the employment growth component (95.2) has the strongest pull on the composite. Metro scores use QCEW data only (no BDS survival data at metro level). Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.