Forsyth County, NC
Living in Forsyth County
Bikeability
17
Walkability
23
Commute
73
Public Transit
23
Affordability
82
Public Safety
95
Airports
64
Hospitals
58
Colleges
22
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
375k
Population
+32k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
34%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black26%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$4.8k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$159k
Median Home Value
+$10k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$652
Median Monthly Rent
+$110 (2010–19)
55%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene5%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas27%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forsyth County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Forsyth County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 38 | 4 | 2 |
Feb | 41 | 3 | 2 |
Mar | 49 | 4 | 1 |
Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
Dec | 40 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forsyth County
Inland Flooding48
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forsyth County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forsyth County, NC
Summit School Inc
2 miles, W
Ephesus Jr Academy
2 miles, SE
Winston-Salem Street School
2 miles, S
St Leo School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forsyth County, NC
Carolina Christian College
1 miles, N
Wake Forest University
1 miles, W
Piedmont International University
3 miles, S
Salem College
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forsyth County, NC
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
3 miles, S
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
4 miles, SW
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Old Vineyard Youth Services
5 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Forsyth County, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
18 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
74 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
84 miles, E