Forsyth County, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
386,740 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,541 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$227,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$867 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Winston-Salem Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Winston-Salem Metro Area
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 38
Feb 3 1 41
Mar 4 0 49
Apr 4 0 58
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 0 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, NC State Senate District 32, NC State House District 72, NC
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Schools

Kimberley Park Elementary
1 miles, S • 1 star
North Hills Elementary
1 miles, NE • 1 star
Paisley IB Magnet School
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Childrens Center
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Wake Forest University
1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

North Carolina Baptist Hospital
3 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Piedmont Triad International Airport
18 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
84 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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