West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC

Living in West Highlands

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Bikeability 47
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Walkability 51
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 36
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Affordability 57
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 22
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Schools 19
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Residents

4.9k Population -66 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
53% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black11%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$103k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked4%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$330k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
6% Built 2000 or Later
$834 Median Monthly Rent +$236 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier28%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K10%
$1M to $1.49M6%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas60%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Highlands

United States45
North Carolina20
Winston-Salem Metro Area6
Forsyth County6

Property Crime in West Highlands

United States48
North Carolina30
Winston-Salem Metro Area18
Forsyth County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump37%

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 West Highlands

Inland Flooding44
Tornado13
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC

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St Leo School
0 miles, W
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Redeemer School
2 miles, S
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Summit School Inc
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC

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Salem College
2 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC

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Airports

Airports near West Highlands, Winston-Salem, NC

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