Winston-Salem, NC
Living in Winston-Salem
Bikeability27
Walkability33
Commute77
Public Transit31
Affordability88
Public Safety94
Airports65
Hospitals58
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
244kPopulation+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
$46kMedian 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
$148kMedian Home Value+$6.7k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median 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
Winston-Salem Street School
1 miles, E
St Leo School
1 miles, W
Salem Montessori School
2 miles, SE
Salem Academy
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Winston-Salem, NC
Piedmont International University
1 miles, SE
Salem College
2 miles, SE
Winston-Salem State University
2 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Winston-Salem, NC
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
1 miles, SW
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital
3 miles, SW
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
3 miles, SW
Old Vineyard Youth Services
4 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Winston-Salem, NC
Piedmont Triad International Airport
18 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
73 miles, SW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
84 miles, E