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Winston Salem, NC

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Winston Salem.

Population: 275,645 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Winston Salem, NC is $269,731 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,206 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,492/month. 65 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$269,731

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$269,731
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+23.4%
10-year appreciation
+98.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$274,634
House Price Index (state)
445.3 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$299,206
Median list price
$299,621
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+1.7%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
910
For-sale inventory
1,056
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
1,062
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
334

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,492/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,199/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,305/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,726/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,100/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
94.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
65
Elementary schools
34
Middle schools
13
High schools
14
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Arts Based School, Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, Quality Education Academy
Schools include
The Arts Based School, Career Center, Diggs-Latham Elementary, Carter High School, J F Kennedy High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
372
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Holcomb Creosote Co (19.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.5°F
Average high
69.9°F
Average low
47.4°F
Annual precipitation
45.4 in
Annual snowfall
3.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
232
Days with Moderate air quality
133
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-85,645
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
52,604
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,913

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (20 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Robertson Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Smith Reynolds Airport (INT) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,012 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
34.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,014
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
74.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
171,929
Average weekly wage
$1,357
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,875

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Winston SalemState medianUS median
Typical home value$269,731$285,911$288,527
Median sale price$299,206$330,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days70 days51 days
Typical rent$1,492/mo$1,688/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,014$1,366$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Winston Salem, NC?
$269,731.
What is the median sale price in Winston Salem, NC?
$299,206.
How long do homes take to sell in Winston Salem, NC?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Winston Salem, NC?
Typical rent: $1,492/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Winston Salem, NC?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Winston Salem, NC in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 372 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Winston Salem, NC?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Winston Salem, NC?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Winston Salem, NC?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Winston Salem, NC?
65 schools (34 elementary, 13 middle, 14 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Winston Salem, NC walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Winston Salem, NC?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Winston Salem, NC?
Regional Price Parity: 94.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Winston Salem

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