Winston-Salem

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Winston-Salem, NC

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The City of Arts and Innovation lives up to its title

Artistic Innovative Vibrant Active Historic

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.

Explore the City

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 September 2025, the average apartment rent in Winston-Salem, NC is $988 for a studio, $1,107 for one bedroom, $1,226 for two bedrooms, and $1,525 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Winston-Salem has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,107/month
702 Sq Ft
House
$1,843/month
1,454 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,316/month
487 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,785/month
1,273 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, NC is 7.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Winston-Salem is 23.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $988 - $1,525. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 0.1% less for utilities, and 8.2% 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

The Downtown School

Public

Grades PK-8

409 Students

Whitaker Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

545 Students

Friedberg Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

439 Students

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

554 Students

The Downtown School

Public

Grades PK-8

409 Students

Clemmons Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,168 Students

Jefferson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

800 Students

Hanes Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

906 Students

Meadowlark Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

825 Students

Atkins Acadmic & Technology High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,192 Students

Early College Of Forsyth County

Public

Grades 9-12

285 Students

Oak Grove High

Public

Grades 9-12

958 Students

Reynolds High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,692 Students

Mount Tabor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,431 Students

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 September 2025.