Winston-Salem, NC

Living in Winston-Salem

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 33
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 22
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Schools 15
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Residents

244k Population +19k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black34%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate25%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$4.3k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value +$6.7k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$646 Median Monthly Rent +$111 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Utility gas31%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Winston-Salem

United States45
North Carolina20
Winston-Salem Metro Area6
Forsyth County6

Property Crime in Winston-Salem

United States48
North Carolina30
Winston-Salem Metro Area18
Forsyth County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump38%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 3 2
Feb 42 3 1
Mar 49 4 0
Apr 58 4 0
May 66 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 5 0
Aug 76 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 Winston-Salem

Inland Flooding45
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Winston-Salem, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Winston-Salem, NC

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

Colleges

Colleges near Winston-Salem, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Winston-Salem, NC

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Airports

Airports near Winston-Salem, NC

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