Here's what it costs to live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,087 per month, while the typical home is valued around $233,800. Households earn a median of $59,268 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 43. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$59,268
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,087
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$233,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$995
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,082
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,232
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,607
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
252,037
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Census ACS
43.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$974
Per month
Avg Home Value
$221,483
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 27012 | — | $989 | $293,700 |
| ZIP 27023 | — | $1,034 | $286,800 |
| ZIP 27040 | — | $1,009 | $236,300 |
| ZIP 27045 | — | $985 | $169,700 |
| ZIP 27101 | — | $877 | $192,400 |
| ZIP 27103 | — | $1,042 | $201,500 |
| ZIP 27104 | — | $1,070 | $312,200 |
| ZIP 27105 | — | $809 | $128,000 |
| ZIP 27106 | — | $1,006 | $254,900 |
| ZIP 27107 | — | $856 | $180,600 |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
39°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.9
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.8%
The cost of living index for Winston-Salem is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Winston-Salem is $1,087 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Winston-Salem is $59,268 per year.
The median home value in Winston-Salem is $233,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Winston-Salem has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for North Carolina is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
