Winston-Salem is the fourth-largest city in NC. It is home to some of the top manufacturing and financial institutions in America. It is also rich in history and cultural arts, and offers some of the best medical resources in the southeast.


One. A great Triad location, Winston-Salem, located in Forsyth County, is about 30 minutes west of Greensboro, 30 minutes north of High Point, and approx. 1 hour to Charlotte, 1.5 hours to the Raleigh/Durham area. You can spend the night in the mountains north of Winston-Salem in approx. 1 hour. Winston-Salem is fed by Hwy I-40 in the downtown area, and I-40 bypass along the south side of the city.

Population: 241,218
Median Household Income: $41,287
Median Age of Residents: 34.7 years
Average Temperature: 58 degrees
Mayor: Allen Joines

Sources: Piedmont Triad Partnership, Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce

Two. Affordable housing. Homes are reasonably priced in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth county area. Resale possibilities are good. Townhomes, condos, and single-family housing are plentiful, and can cost as little as $70,000 or exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars. You can find nice, suitable homes ranging from $90,000 to $150,000 in most locations. Winston-Salem builds communities.

Three. A culture richly historical and modern. Winston-Salem has done a great job of preserving its history and culture, while modernizing its community amenities and educational offerings. A college town renowned for the unique NC School of the Arts and cultural diversity. Winston-Salem offers you opportunities to attend first class arts performances and cultural events. The quaintness of

Reynolda Village and Old Salem give you a chance to escape the routine. Wake Forest University and other quality schools afford outstanding educational opportunities.

Four. Like sports? See or play it in Winston-Salem. College play includes Wake Forest University's Demon Deacons and the Winston-Salem State University Rams. If you love baseball, take in a game of Winston-Salem's own Warthogs, or catch a Triad Wallabies minor-league football game. Tanglewood is host to the Vantage Championship PGA golf tour. Winston-Salem sports will keep you busy.

Five. Shop 'til you drop! You don't have to leave town to find every necessity or unique item you could be looking for. The many shopping centers and boutiques will surely satisfy your taste for home furnishings and classy clothes.

Kay Hunkins - Consultant,
HomeBuyer Coach & Appraiser

Burlington, Greensboro & Triad area, NC
336-686-2177   Toll-free: 1-888-315-7284
Fax: (Toll-free) 1-877-273-2689
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