Winston-Salem Metro Area, NC
Living in the Winston-Salem Metro Area
Bikeability12
Walkability17
Commute62
Public Transit16
Affordability85
Public Safety95
Airports64
Hospitals53
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
666kPopulation+197k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black18%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate29%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$9k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$604Median Monthly Rent+$79 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$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%
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Winston-Salem Metro Area
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in the Winston-Salem Metro Area
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 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 the Winston-Salem Metro Area
Inland Flooding47
Tornado16
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Winston-Salem Metro Area, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Winston-Salem Metro Area, NC
Calvary Day School
0 miles, NW
Montessori School of Winston-Salem
2 miles, SW
St Johns Lutheran School
4 miles, E
Redeemer School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Winston-Salem Metro Area, NC
Hospitals
Hospitals near Winston-Salem Metro Area, NC
Old Vineyard Youth Services
1 miles, E
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
3 miles, E
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
3 miles, E
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
4 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Winston-Salem Metro Area, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
23 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
69 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
88 miles, E