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Winston-Salem, NC Neighborhood Guide

Population: 250K · NC

Walkability (est.)
26
Car-Dependent
Safety Score
67
823 crimes/100K
Avg Commute
22.2 min
one way
Work from Home
10%
of workers

Commute Breakdown

Drive Alone: 80%
Public Transit: 3%
Work from Home: 10%
Other: 7%

Source: Census ACS 2022

Amenities

1,248
Restaurants (est.)
50
Parks (est.)
5
Hospitals (est.)

Estimated from Census County Business Patterns

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Winston-Salem?

Winston-Salem has many diverse neighborhoods. Use our walkability and safety scores to find the best fit for your lifestyle.

What is the average commute time in Winston-Salem?

The average commute in Winston-Salem, NC is 22.2 minutes. 80% of workers drive alone, 3% use public transit, and 10% work from home (Census ACS 2022).

How safe is Winston-Salem?

Winston-Salem has a safety score of 67/100 based on FBI UCR 2022 data, with a violent crime rate of 823 per 100,000 residents. This is about average for major US cities.

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Data sources: Census ACS 2022, FBI UCR 2022, Census CBP. Walkability estimated from Census population density. Amenity counts estimated from Census County Business Patterns.