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Winston-Salem
  • City in North Carolina
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Winston-Salem

#3 in Best Places to Live in Forsyth County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Winston-Salem is a city in North Carolina with a population of 247,917. Winston-Salem is in Forsyth County and is one of the best places to live in North Carolina. Living in Winston-Salem offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Winston-Salem there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Winston-Salem and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Winston-Salem are above average.
    About Winston-Salem...
    Population
    247,917
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $158,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $871
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Winston-Salem Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,001.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      15.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      38
      40.7
    • Robbery
      95.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      702
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,011.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      296.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Winston-Salem

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,204
    National
    $69,021
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