I've been born and raised in Winston Salem and I love this town. My experience live in winston have been really good. Cary is another suburb of Raleigh located just outside the capital and the Research Triangle. It’s great. Town in North Carolina. All types of weather here in NC, we get it all from hurricanes, tropical storms, thunderstorms, ice storms, snow storms, wind storms, 110 degree heat and humidity, to negative degrees in winter. Thomasville, NC is a small but beautiful city that has a wholesome and family-friendly atmopshere around it. The town of Midway North Carolina here in Davidson county is amazing! 2. I love Walkertown with my whole heart. Before that Catawba Indian land some Cherokee and Navajo. Calculated based on crime rates for murder, assault, rape, burglary, and other crime statistics, as well as reviews from residents. Everything is close together and everybody knows everybody. The public school options are very lacking, so bad that when we moved to this area we had to start homeschooling our kids.Read 5 Reviews, Nearby Resident: This small town has a lot to offer, especially for its location. Surrounding Piedmont-Triad. Winston-Salem should better cater to its residents. It’s a safe, quiet area, and it’s not polluted with the usual fast-food franchises and chain stores, but those are minutes away for anyone interested! Being a small town there is the basic idea of everyone knowing everyone. The town could benefit from travelers if the right businesses opened in the town. Using data and statistics Winston-Salem has received a livability score of 65 out of 100. Kernersville Elementary, Kernersville Middle, Southeast Middle, and East Forsyth High School are amazing schools in Kernersville. The Clemmons community is so strong and supportive of one another. Halfway between two NC metros: Charlotte and Greensboro/Winston-Salem areas. That being because there's nothing to do except in Winston-Salem. Area type classifications are based on populations and proximity to major city centers. Only local restaurants dot the downtown area, keeping traffic low. It also has an extremely large mall, which is very exciting for the average teenage girl, such as myself. Winston-Salemites Look Good In Black And Gold. In addition, NeighborhoodScout found that a lot of the crime that takes place in Winston-Salem is property crime. It's a great place to live, grow up in, raise a family, and retire too. Halfway to beach and mountains of NC. We have 2 public parks.One park includes a Skate park for local skaters.King has an excellent YMCA.That features a outdoor walking/running track.There is several places to eat in King.You can crab a burger at a local grill or you can go to an elegant restaurant for fine dinning and wine.I have lived in King all my life and it is a wonderful town to live in.King is not too big or too small of a community.I highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.Read 30 Reviews, Niche User: We are close to the ocean and mountains. People know each other and say hello or wave.Read 4 Reviews, Current Resident: Rural Hall is a great and safe environment for everyone. Gravity hill is a fun cool place to go, story goes that woman found her child and lifted the car off of it. It's very welcoming, and very safe! I like how family-friendly it is. The town could benefit from travelers if the right businesses opened in the town. Creative Hub: Do it for the ‘gram! If improvements are made around here, I can see Winston-Salem becoming a booming, amazing city that people will want to come to. The nightlife there is fun too! The town is located off of one of North Carolina's busiest highway. Winston-Salem rents declined moderately over the past month. Population: 238,474. The public school options are very lacking, so bad that when we moved to this area we had to start homeschooling our kids. There are not many amenities, which is surprising because it is one of the biggest cities in North Carolina. The downtown area is very quaint, and there are a number of family-friendly activities, including live theatre, available year-round in the town square. There is so much to do in this modernizing southern city. The only people who enjoy Winston are people who moved here for certain types of jobs. I would like if it were more walkable. It's a great place to live, grow up in, raise a family, and retire too. It is certainly more pleasant than a large city. The nightlife there is fun too! Bermuda Run is always mentioned as one of the best suburbs in the Winston-Salem area. National Historic neighborhoods. Cary. Henderson. The people that live here all pull together. I've been to Winston Salem's bowling alley and nightclub, and I had a blast at both! More than 750 cities and towns across America with a population of more than 10,000 were evaluated, with cost of living, living well and active retirement opportunities among the primary considerations. There's nothing quite like being a part of such a close knit community.Read 27 Reviews, Current Resident: Lexington is a wonderful and safe place to live, however there is often not very much to do. When Finance Buzz ranked America’s best locations for newly remote workers it found that Winston-Salem was one of the best places to live if you work from home. What started out as a relatively empty little town has grown into a relatively popular area. It houses several different movie theaters as well, which is always good for a date night. Spring Lake is a delightful town on the outskirts of Fayetteville and Fort Bragg. This is a town of drunks. Winston Salem does not have good service or kind citizens. It's a beautiful town and many long-time residents know each other well. You truly feel the love from all neighbors and surrounding store and restaurants. It is a safe area with little crime and there are plenty of policemen and firefighters to ensure a fast response time for any emergencies. Convenience of the city with a rural feel.Read 3 Reviews, Current Resident: My whole life I have reside in this small town in which I have come to love. Lots to do, great restaurants, and pretty solid shopping. It is a great city with lots of diverse options. The private Forsyth Country Day School serves all ages from preschool through 12th grade. It has a quaint, sleepy, small town vibe. The people that live here all pull together. Kernersville is an amazing small town that is growing tremendously. I got along with lots of people at my high school that I graduated from. All types of weather here in NC, we get it all from hurricanes, tropical storms, thunderstorms, ice storms, snow storms, wind storms, 110 degree heat and humidity, to negative degrees in winter. To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what cities have the least amount of those things. Save your time and life by not moving here or by leaving. It’s great.Read 18 Reviews, Current Resident: Lots of History. A lot of the places downtown most Winston natives can not enjoy them because its too expensive and jobs here sucks. The ranking includes factors like demographics, the economy, health, housing, and education. A few of the best places to visit in Winston-Salem include Black Mountain Chocolate Factory, West End Historic District, Old Salem Museums and Gardens, Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Tanglewood Park, and Historic Bethabara Park. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources. Two of the world’s top-selling cigarettes are eponymous with this popular retirement community. There are several elementary and middle schools within the area and there is one high school for the county. Kernersville is right outside of Winston-Salem and is home to the beautiful Botanical Garden. Annual ranking of the best places to live in the U.S. by MONEY Magazine. There are several small businesses in the area as well as many well-known chain restaurants. Winston-Salem ranked #15 on the nationwide list, and North Carolina overall ranked favorably with all five of its largest cities earning a top-25 ranking. Crime is low in Lewisville and many people jog or ride bicycles through the town. There are plenty of diners, markets, and parks. What started out as a relatively empty little town has grown into a relatively popular area. Halfway to beach and mountains of NC. Wine, wine, and more wine. With this being said, there are stronger connections as a community and greater opportunities to grow together as one. Love. Employees dress up in 1700's style clothes and speak in old English. It’s diverse and has a lot of public parks and things to do. There are new houses being built and so many restaurants being built. The neighbors all pull together AND work together to help those in need. Shell Station. People can walk on cobblestone streets around the restored old building, and there's a living (interactive) history museum. This is a nice family friendly diverse community. Mocksville. Speaking of businesses, there are not many local ones because the economy is not very good in Winston. I would recommend this city for you and your family!Read 72 Reviews, Current Resident: Mocksville is a quiet town with lots of kind people. I honestly hope that Winston Salem becomes built up in the future because there really isn’t much here. We have 2 public parks.One park includes a Skate park for local skaters.King has an excellent YMCA.That features a outdoor walking/running track.There is several places to eat in King.You can crab a burger at a local grill or you can go to an elegant restaurant for fine dinning and wine.I have lived in King all my life and it is a wonderful town to live in.King is not too big or too small of a community.I highly recommend a visit if you are in the area. Consistently ranking on 'safest' places year after year, you might want to call this quaint, quiet golf community home. Being a small town, there are not many activities or recreational services to participate in. The city is not well-managed, as you can tell by looking at its struggling economy, public schools, high crime rate, and poor infrastructure. There are healthy and vegetarian spots opening up all the time. I have lived in Lexington, NC just an hour south and the difference in culture is unreal. Winston-Salem’s reputation as a retirement haven has gained another national boost — this time being ranked No. Dont let those fake 5 star reviews fool you. People are so much happier and more friendly there. Percentage of the Population Over 65: 5.4%. Rural Hall is a great and safe environment for everyone. Currently, median rents in Winston-Salem stand at $749 for a one-bedroom apartment and $919 for a two-bedroom. I have very fond memories from it as a child. The town of Welcome, North Carolina is such a close-knit community, where almost everyone knows each other and help in any way they can. With useful information like crime, cost of living, weather, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Winston-Salem and in the areas around Winston-Salem is a much easier task. This small town has a lot to offer, especially for its location. This will allow for local residents to acquire nearby jobs and increase funds for local schoolsRead 9 Reviews, Current Resident: Rockwell is a great little town right between Charlotte and Winston. People also seem really depressed compared to other places I've lived. Historic Roller MIlls has been converted to shops and a coffee brewery. Outside of downtown are the badlands. This is a nice family friendly diverse community. Love it here, so much growth in recent years. People can walk on cobblestone streets around the restored old building, and there's a living (interactive) history museum. Everything we need for our family and our home is here in terms of supplies, ample grocers, and health care. Winston-Salem's overall score in the Best Places to Live rankings was 6.6, with scores of 6.7 in quality of life, 7.5 in value, 6.3 in job market, 6.0 in desirability and 6.5 in net migration. 5 Population: 14,986. Kernersville is right outside of Winston-Salem and is home to the beautiful Botanical Garden. National Historic neighborhoods. Overall Walkertown is a great community that gives you a small town feel yet still has everything you need right there. The cost of living is fairly low and there are many opportunities for employment in both small and large businesses. programs, low income help and putting things in place to help those who want to do better. The private Forsyth Country Day School serves all ages from preschool through 12th grade. In this town, football brings us all together, especially at North Davidson!Read 5 Reviews, Current Resident: I enjoy the quietness of Spencer. I’ve lived all around the state for work and the place I disliked living in the most happened to be here. Being a small town there is the basic idea of everyone knowing everyone. Excellent Churches.This is definitely an A+ communityRead 9 Reviews, Current Resident: Welcome is just a friendly place to be, and to many, this is a fact. The neighbors all pull together AND work together to help those in need. The town of Welcome, North Carolina is such a close-knit community, where almost everyone knows each other and help in any way they can. The place hold many memories and will always be home not matter how far I go. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources. The city is not well-managed, as you can tell by looking at its struggling economy, public schools, high crime rate, and poor infrastructure. Traffic can get insane during the week. The downtown has recently been revitalized without loosing any of its historical character which makes Winston-Salem what it is. Rockwell is a great little town right between Charlotte and Winston. Winston-Salem is a great smaller city. Everyone is very kind and friendly!Read 72 Reviews, Current Resident: Lewisvillle is a wonderful place to live. Just outside of Winston-Salem lies the 1.4 million-acre Yadkin Valley, … Winston-Salem and Greensboro both dropped in the Best Places to Live rankings, but W-S was No. Lexington is a wonderful and safe place to live, however there is often not very much to do. Easy access to main highways puts residents mere minutes from bustling Winston Salem, but Lewisville easily provides everything one could need or want without ever leaving the township, including good neighbors and even better friends. We are close to the ocean and mountains. I would recommend this city for you and your family! Property crimes that are tracked for this analysis are burglary, larceny over fifty dollars, motor vehicle theft, and arson. This will allow for local residents to acquire nearby jobs and increase funds for local schools. I would like to change how segregated it is. I've been to Winston Salem's bowling alley and nightclub, and I had a blast at both! WINSTON-SALEM, NC (AUGUST 27, 2020) – Winston-Salem was included in the “ Top 25 Places to Retire in 2020 ” recently released by Forbes. Homes average more than $240,400 each. Historic Roller MIlls has been converted to shops and a coffee brewery. Best Places To Live In Winston-Salem, NC. Also the elementary, middle, and high school are all very close together making it easy for every parent and student. Winston Salem has a lot of violence and it’s been a big issue since the 90s. Winston-Salem rents have declined 0.3% over the past month, but have increased moderately by 2.5% in comparison to the same time last year. Some parts of Winston Salem are pretty run down and could use fixing. Tree-lined streets surround a central town square where many activities are held during the summer such as concerts, outdoor movies, holiday celebrations, outdoor plays, and Fourth of July fireworks displays. With this being said, there are stronger connections as a community and greater opportunities to grow together as one. There are plenty of diners, markets, and parks. The Downtown Arts District is the best place to spot some of the city’s many murals and public art installations. There are not many amenities, which is surprising because it is one of the biggest cities in North Carolina. I would love to see more support for local small businesses. I like Winston Salem because I have grown up here and meet my friends. I love the town and the people of it and would recommend anyone to visit the area. 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