Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, NC
Living in Wake Forest
Bikeability55
Walkability88
Commute94
Public Transit53
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports64
Hospitals58
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools16
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+558 (2010–19)
27 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated-28% (2010–19)
52%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years56%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black27%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector66%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation2%
Walked11%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$209kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$586Median Monthly Rent+$107 (2010–19)
22%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached35%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M8%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas22%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wake Forest
United States45
North Carolina20
Winston-Salem Metro Area6
Forsyth County6
Property Crime in Wake Forest
United States48
North Carolina30
Winston-Salem Metro Area18
Forsyth County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump19%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wake Forest
Inland Flooding44
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, NC
Summit School Inc
1 miles, SW
St Leo School
2 miles, S
Winston-Salem Street School
3 miles, SE
Ephesus Jr Academy
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, NC
Wake Forest University
0 miles, W
Carolina Christian College
1 miles, NE
Piedmont International University
3 miles, SE
Salem College
4 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, NC
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
3 miles, S
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
4 miles, S
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
4 miles, S
Old Vineyard Youth Services
5 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wake Forest, Winston-Salem, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
19 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
74 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
85 miles, E