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Winston-Salem, NC
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Population: 247,917
Home Price: $158,600
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Overview
Winston-Salem is a midsize city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 247,917. Winston-Salem has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.3 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Winston-Salem, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,859
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$50,204
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.8%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
35.9
43.3
42.3
Gender
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
United States
Male
47.1%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
52.9%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
United States
White
52.9%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
33.5%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.5%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
2.6%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
4.0%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.5%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$158,600
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$716
$682
$801
Family Households
37.4%
37.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
37.0%
37.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.2%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
45.8%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.1%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
24.9%
24.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.7%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.7%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
20.3%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
39.2%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
39.9%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Winston-Salem
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Winston-Salem, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
food wine
wine
beer wine
wine bar
mexican food
hot sauce
chef
beer
ice cream
bread
cocktail
restaurant
craft beer
cheese
grocery
plantbased
umami
tastes
vegan
chicken salad
go deacs
youth sports
college football
college basketball
football
video games
baseball
basketball
coach cscs
professional wrestling
ohio state buckeyes
food wine
ncaa football
wrestling
athletics
pro wrestling
nascar
nfl
ncaa
coaching
inspired by
digital artist
artist filmmaker
talented artist
creative
uncsa
studio
creative arts
commissions open
art commissions
creative writing
arts education
fine arts
art museum
commissions
art installation
theatre
fashion
special collections
museums
spending time
sports cards
video games
books
youtuber
nascar
pokmon
memes
gaming
nfl nhl
pokmon cards
photography
anime
interests include
fitness
collector
musiclove
dd
collectibles
crossfit
sports
radio host
radio show
digital media
digital content
local news
creative
professional wrestling
producer
studio
executive producer
pro wrestling
arts
arts education
tv
public relations
cable tv
entertainment industry
special events
talent management
sports
summer
arts
space
special events
fall festivals
mountain
pool
photography
indoor pool
indoor
mountains
beach
winter
facility
swimming
nature
petfriendly
aquatics
cabins
our showroom
home depot
free shipping
comic book store
wine bar
record store
amazon
checkout
grocery store
retail
poshmark
accessories
convenience store
furniture
retailer
starbucks
containers
listings
crafts
restaurant
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