Winston-Salem, NC
Population 250,887 · Winston-Salem, NC MSA. Moving to or from Winston-Salem? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
250,887
Cost of living (RPP)
92.043
Annual avg temp
60°F
Typical home
$264,333
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $57,673 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $208,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,033/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.5 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.043 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 88.421, goods 96.621, services 71.377. Source: BEA, Winston-Salem, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
60°F
January low
31°F
July high
88°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 43.2". Station: WINSTON SALEM RYNLDS AP, NC US (3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$264,333
ZHVI YoY
+0.9%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,465/mo
ZORI YoY
+4.3%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Winston-Salem, NC
Total employment (MSA)
271,620
Median wage (annual)
$43,040
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 31,440 | $40,070 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 27,960 | $36,300 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 26,050 | $31,830 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 24,820 | $27,550 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 24,350 | $78,520 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
High Point, NC 20 mi · 29 min Greensboro, NC 28 mi · 39 min Concord, NC 61 mi · 1h 14m Charlotte, NC 79 mi · 1h 39m Durham, NC 82 mi · 1h 41m Cary, NC 99 mi · 2h 4m Raleigh, NC 105 mi · 2h 7m Fayetteville, NC 119 mi · 2h 34m Columbia, SC 172 mi · 3h 29m Wilmington, NC 229 mi · 4h 27m