Winston Salem

Discover Winston Salem’s community lifestyle, demographics, and recent housing market activity.

Welcome to Winston Salem

In the fantastic area of Winston Salem you’ll be in good company with around 277,515 residents with around 57% of those homeowners. With an average age of 37, the residents of Winston Salem are well established, made up of families of all age groups. Though fairly kicked back throughout the week, during weekends and holidays you can see a lot more activity and excitement. Over the recent months roughly 1,997 homes have been sold with an average sold price of $356,354. That is an increase of $60,936 from the previous period.
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Overview for Winston Salem, NC

275,645 people live in Winston Salem, where the median age is 37.3 and the average individual income is $37,287. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

275,645

Total Population

37.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$37,287

Average individual Income

Around Winston Salem, NC

There's plenty to do around Winston Salem, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

50
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
57
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Curiouser Coffee, Wendy's, and El Sabor Tabasqueno.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.25 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.66 miles 5 reviews 1/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.71 miles 9 reviews 3.4/5 stars
Dining 0.74 miles 14 reviews 1.5/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.75 miles 53 reviews 3/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.77 miles 138 reviews 1.8/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Winston Salem, NC

Winston Salem has 112,960 households, with an average household size of 1.8077777777777777. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Winston Salem do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 275,645 people call Winston Salem home. The population density is 1,701 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

275,645

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37.3 years

Median Age

47 / 53%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
112,960

Total Households

1.8077777777777777

Average Household Size

$37,287

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Winston Salem, NC

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The following schools are within or nearby Winston Salem. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Winston-Salem skyline above a leafy neighborhood, with downtown towers beneath a blue sky.

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