Westend, Winston-Salem, NC

Living in Westend

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Bikeability 68
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Walkability 77
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 58
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 22
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Schools 17
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Residents

9.9k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -6 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
33% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black35%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household33%
Householder living alone58%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$5k (2010–19)
77% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van79%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$270k Median Home Value +$66k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$753 Median Monthly Rent +$163 (2010–19)
25% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached33%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier30%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%

Crime

Violent Crime in Westend

United States45
North Carolina20
Winston-Salem Metro Area6
Forsyth County6

Property Crime in Westend

United States48
North Carolina30
Winston-Salem Metro Area18
Forsyth County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 3 2
Feb 42 3 1
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 58 4 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 70 4 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 50 3 0
Dec 41 3 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westend

Inland Flooding44
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Westend, Winston-Salem, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Westend, Winston-Salem, NC

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St Leo School
1 miles, W
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Salem Academy
1 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Westend, Winston-Salem, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Westend, Winston-Salem, NC

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Airports

Airports near Westend, Winston-Salem, NC

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