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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Winston-Salem.

About Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem is the county seat of Forsyth County in North Carolina. The 2020 census counted the population as 249,545. When including the adjacent communities, it is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, with 679,948 people.

Historically, the city was the center of the U.S. tobacco industry. The R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was founded in 1875 and is best known for making Camel cigarettes. The dominance of the tobacco industry faded. The biggest employers in the area are now the healthcare sector and higher education.

What to do in Winston-Salem, NC

If you love the aesthetics of the old south, there are plenty of American historical sites to visit in this area. There is also a thriving contemporary scene because of so many college students.

• Shopping: The downtown art district is a favorite place to visit for those hunting for rare antiques and vintage clothing stores. The Reynolda Village has art galleries, fashion clothing stores, and furniture showrooms. The Thruway Shopping Center is popular, and the Hanes Mall is the largest in the state.
• Old Salem: The historical sector of Winston-Salem, established in 1766 by a community of Moravians, is a must-see. These historical properties have been meticulously cared for, and more than 70% underwent beautiful restoration.
• Quarry Park: this park is a short drive from downtown. It is a gorgeous 228-acre park with a 12-acre quarry and 130-foot bluffs overlooking the water.

Working in Winston-Salem, NC

The local economy of Winston-Salem includes health care, educational institutions, and hospitality services. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, slightly lower than the national average of 6%. The median household income is $40,480. Over the next ten years, predicted future job growth for this area is 34%, slightly beating the national average of 33.5%.

The most popular industries in this area are health care (16.5%), educational services (11.9%), accommodation & food services (8.9%), construction (5.4%), administration (5.3%), finance &insurance (5.0%) and professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%).

Winston-Salem, NC Neighborhoods

Winston-Salem has many well-established neighborhoods with majestic trees that line the streets. The lots for the homes are large and nicely landscaped.

Here are the three best neighborhoods with the most expensive homes.

• Buena Vista: Buena Vista is a luxurious area right in the heart of Winston-Salem. This is the best location if you want to live in a nice, stylish home and be near the downtown area. The houses are large and include some mansions. Most of the home construction in this area occurred between 1940 and 1969. The median real estate price is $861,710, which is pricier than 98.5% of the neighborhoods in other parts of the state and more expensive than 91.7% of the communities in the United States.
• Meadowlark Drive / Century Oaks Lane: This is an attractive suburban neighborhood of mostly medium-sized homes with three or four bedrooms and a few apartment complexes. It is on the city’s western side next to a rural farm area as you drive further west. The median real estate price is $581,900, which is more expensive than 93.2% of other parts of North Carolina and 80.4% of American neighborhoods.
• West Highlands: This is another pricey neighborhood in the city’s center. It is not as expensive as Buena Vista, but it has some very nice homes. The median home price is $535,996, which costs more than 92.3% of the other neighborhoods in the state and 78.2% of the communities across America. This area has rental homes. The average rental price is $1,493 per month. That amount of rent is higher than 65.6% of other communities in North Carolina. The vacancy rate is high in this neighborhood at 17.2%, so plenty of rental homes are always available.

Winston-Salem, NC School District

There are more than 80 public schools in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School District. The district spends $9,641 per student annually. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.26 to one.

There are 23 private schools in the area. The best private schools are Calvary Day School (NS to 12), Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School (NS to 8), and Salem Academy (9 to 12).

There are eight colleges and universities in the area, including Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, and Carolina University. Duke University is the most renowned institution for higher education in the state.

Moving to Winston-Salem, NC

To move to Winston-Salem, you will want to turn on your utilities at your new place. The Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Utilities department provides water, sewer, and garbage collection services. Electricity is provided by Duke Energy. Natural gas is provided by Piedmont Natural Gas. Compare the many carriers that offer telephone, TV, and Internet connection services at Wirefly.

Winston-Salem’s Recreation and Parks Department maintains 14 greenways, eight parks with par fitness courses on the walking trails, the Historic Bethabara Park, Salem Lake, and offers programs at the recreation centers, including the Senior Games. You can sign up for alerts and a newsletter to get notifications about events and programs.

The Winston-Salem City Council has eight members plus the mayor. The mayor is elected every four years by a city-wide vote. The council members are elected every four years by the residents in each of the eight wards within the city limits.

Winston-Salem, NC Housing

The median home price in Winston-Salem is $259,900. In this area, home prices are increasing 18.2% year-over-year. Housing is less expensive in Winston-Salem compared to other parts of North Carolina. The cost of living is 2% less than the rest of the state and 7% less than the national average.