Affordable Storage Units in Winston-Salem

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. The 2020 census counted 249,545 people living in this city. The greater Winston-Salem, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 675,966 (2020 census). It has an area of more than 200,000 square miles and covers five counties. The even larger Piedmont Triad includes Winston-Salem also. It has a population of 1,695,306. Winston-Salem is a big city with downhome southern charm.

The area started to develop into an emigrant community when settlers affiliated with the Moravian Church interacted with the native Cherokee people and, in 1753, founded the town of Salem. The town of Winston would be founded much later, in 1849. Then, in 1876, the two towns were thought of as being together as Winston-Salem. In 1913, the two cities officially combined to be incorporated as the city of Winston-Salem.

The Reynolds Family, known for the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, was very influential in the town's early development, with tobacco companies being the largest support of the local economy. This industry was followed by textiles with the Hanes factory established by the Hanes family.

In contemporary times, the city is best known for its many fine educational facilities, attractions, and beautiful scenic areas.

What to do in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem has many nice features and amenities.

• Features: The Reynolds Gardens is a lovely four-acre garden, originally part of the vast R.J. Reynolds family estate. Hanes Mall is a two-story shopping center, the largest in the region.
• Events: The Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Annex hosts the annual Carolina Classic Fair and over a hundred other events. Tanglewood Park is the location for the Festival of Lights, held yearly during the holidays.
• Museums: The New Winston Museum is an interesting place to visit. Kaleideum North and Kaleideum Downtown are children’s museums. There is the historic Reynold House Museum of American Art and the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art.
• Destination: Tanglewood Park is a recreation center on the Yadkin River with a swimming pool, tennis courts, paddle boats, a golf course, walking trails, and picnic areas.

Working in Winston-Salem, NC

The local economy depends on healthcare, manufacturing, retail, education, and hospitality. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. The median household income is $50,204 per year, which is almost $19,000 lower than the American average of $69,021. The economy is growing at the pace needed to keep up with the national average. Winston-Salem's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is 34.0%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%.

The industries offering the most jobs are healthcare (16.5%), education (11.9%), hospitality (8.9%), construction (5.4%), administrative services/waste management (5.3%), finance/insurance (5.0%), and professional services (4.8%).

Winston-Salem, NC Neighborhoods

The best neighborhoods with the most expensive homes are on the city's western side, with a few nice neighborhoods near the city center.

Here are the areas with the most expensive homes for sale:

• Buena Vista: This nice neighborhood is close to the city's center. It has a median real estate price of $897,974, which is more expensive than 97.9% of North Carolina. This is a well-established neighborhood. Nearly all houses were built before 1969, and many were built before 1940. Rental homes are a bit expensive at $2,335 monthly.
• Westend: This nice neighborhood is in the center of the city. The median real estate price is $715,866. Apartments and homes are available for a reasonable average rent of $1,526 monthly. The vacancy rate is high at 11.8%, so renting in this area is a good option, and you can find a nice place.
• Meadowlark Drive / Century Oaks Lane: This neighborhood is on the city's western side. The median real estate price is $711,824. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $2,350 per month. There are also apartment complexes and high-rise residential buildings. The vacancy rate is high at 16.3%, so, finding a place to rent is easily accomplished.
• Country Club: The median real estate price is $627,025. This neighborhood has a mixture of homes, condominiums, and townhouses. Most of the houses are owner-occupied. The vacancy rate is low at 4.7%. The average rent is $2,623 per month, with a limited number of rentals available.

Winston-Salem, NC School District

The public school district is the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. The school district spends $ 10,574 annually per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14 to one, which is a nice class size.

There are 23 private schools in the Winston-Salem area. The top three private schools are Calvary Day School (PK to 12th), Gospel Light Christian School (PK to 12th), and Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School (PK to 8th).

The public four-year school, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, is in Winston-Salem. The public four-year Winston-Salem State University is also in Winston-Salem. There are 23 other schools within a 50-mile radius.

Moving to Winston-Salem, NC Resource Guide

Winston-Salem’s municipal government consists of an elected mayor and eight elected members serving on the Winston-Salem City Council.

The Winston-Salem Recreation Department manages Salem Lake and the public parks, athletic programs, green spaces, pools, historic sites, and recreational centers. There are programs for all ages.

Winston-Salem, NC Housing

The median home price in Winston-Salem is $279,900, trending up by 1.8% year-over-year. It is a balanced market with about the same number of homes listed for sale as there are interested buyers.

The cost of living in Winston-Salem earns an A+ rating on Areavibes. It is equal to other cities in North Carolina and 6% lower than the national average across the United States.