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Storage Rentals of America in Winston Salem is conveniently located off I-40 and I-74. Our customer service team is available by phone 7 days a week to help you find a storage unit to fit your needs. All our storage locations have plenty of storage options, from smaller 5x5 storage units to larger 10x30. Big or small, we have it all. You can even store your vehicle here! Not sure what size storage unit you need? Our helpful customer service team is here to answer your questions, walk you through the rental process, and even move you into your storage unit over the phone or online. All without stepping foot inside our office. This is just another way we make storage rentals easier.
Planning on moving soon? Let us help. Stop by our main office for boxes, locks, packing tape, and more to make your move easier. Come and experience the Storage Rentals of America difference.
Disc locks are required for all units and can be purchased at the office.
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.
Winston-Salem is the county seat of Forsyth County in North Carolina. The 2020 census counted the population as 249,545. When including the adjacent communities, it is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state, with 679,948 people.
Historically, the city was the center of the U.S. tobacco industry. The R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was founded in 1875 and is best known for making Camel cigarettes. The dominance of the tobacco industry faded. The biggest employers in the area are now the healthcare sector and higher education.
If you love the aesthetics of the old south, there are plenty of American historical sites to visit in this area. There is also a thriving contemporary scene because of so many college students.
The local economy of Winston-Salem includes health care, educational institutions, and hospitality services. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, slightly lower than the national average of 6%. The median household income is $40,480. Over the next ten years, predicted future job growth for this area is 34%, slightly beating the national average of 33.5%.
The most popular industries in this area are health care (16.5%), educational services (11.9%), accommodation & food services (8.9%), construction (5.4%), administration (5.3%), finance &insurance (5.0%) and professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%).
Winston-Salem has many well-established neighborhoods with majestic trees that line the streets. The lots for the homes are large and nicely landscaped.
Here are the three best neighborhoods with the most expensive homes.
There are more than 80 public schools in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School District. The district spends $9,641 per student annually. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.26 to one.
There are 23 private schools in the area. The best private schools are Calvary Day School (NS to 12), Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School (NS to 8), and Salem Academy (9 to 12).
There are eight colleges and universities in the area, including Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, and Carolina University. Duke University is the most renowned institution for higher education in the state.
To move to Winston-Salem, you will want to turn on your utilities at your new place. The Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Utilities department provides water, sewer, and garbage collection services. Electricity is provided by Duke Energy. Natural gas is provided by Piedmont Natural Gas. Compare the many carriers that offer telephone, TV, and Internet connection services at Wirefly.
Winston-Salem’s Recreation and Parks Department maintains 14 greenways, eight parks with par fitness courses on the walking trails, the Historic Bethabara Park, Salem Lake, and offers programs at the recreation centers, including the Senior Games. You can sign up for alerts and a newsletter to get notifications about events and programs.
The Winston-Salem City Council has eight members plus the mayor. The mayor is elected every four years by a city-wide vote. The council members are elected every four years by the residents in each of the eight wards within the city limits.
The median home price in Winston-Salem is $259,900. In this area, home prices are increasing 18.2% year-over-year. Housing is less expensive in Winston-Salem compared to other parts of North Carolina. The cost of living is 2% less than the rest of the state and 7% less than the national average.