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Winston-Salem, NC

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The City of Arts and Innovation lives up to its title

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Nicknamed the City of Arts and Innovation, Winston-Salem is dedicated to the fine arts, theater, and technological research. Several universities and colleges call Winston-Salem home, including Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Artistic amenities abound in Winston-Salem, with city staples such as the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Arts, First Fridays in the Trade Street Art District, Winston-Salem Symphony, and a/perture cinema.

There’s something for everyone in Winston-Salem. History lovers enjoy the sights at Historic Bethabara Park, the exhibits in Old Salem Museums and Gardens, and perusing the shops in the West End Historic District. Outdoor enthusiasts relish boating opportunities at Salem Lake and proximity to Pilot Mountain State Park. Kids of all ages delight in the interactive exhibits at Kaleideum Downtown, formerly known as SciWorks and the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem. The Dixie Classic Fair and the Winston-Salem Air Show are community favorites across the board.

Convenience to Piedmont Triad International Airport and major roadways afford Winston-Salem residents simple commutes and travels.

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Winston-Salem skyline

The Old Salem Historic District dates back to 1766

Fall in Salem Lake Park

The Winston-Salem Air Show is a popular event

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $976 for a studio, $1,090 for one bedroom, $1,226 for two bedrooms, and $1,526 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winston-Salem has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,090/month
699 Sq Ft
House
$1,888/month
1,554 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,652/month
622 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,584/month
1,005 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, NC is 6.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Winston-Salem is 22.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $976 - $1,526. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 4.6% less for utilities, and 6.6% less for transportation.

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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Meadowlark Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

831 Students

9
out of 10

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

554 Students

8
out of 10

Whitaker Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

545 Students

8
out of 10

Friedberg Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

439 Students

8
out of 10

The Downtown School

Public

Grades PK-8

409 Students

8
out of 10

The Downtown School

Public

Grades PK-8

409 Students

8
out of 10

Clemmons Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,168 Students

7
out of 10

Jefferson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

800 Students

7
out of 10

Meadowlark Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

825 Students

6
out of 10

Oak Grove Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

727 Students

6
out of 10

Atkins Acadmic & Technology High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,192 Students

10
out of 10

Early College Of Forsyth County

Public

Grades 9-12

285 Students

9
out of 10

Oak Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

958 Students

6
out of 10

Mount Tabor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,431 Students

4
out of 10

Reynolds High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,692 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of Winston-Salem
  • Old Salem Museums & Gardens
  • Reynolda Gardens
  • SciWorks Science Center

Airports

  • Piedmont Triad International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.